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Case Studies

Claire Burrow - Business Adminstration

Claire Burrow took the decision to embark on an apprenticeship with NECC due to the increasing surplus of University graduates entering the employment market.

Emily Garbutt - Customer Service

Emily Garbutt combines working as a receptionist at Contemporary Stockton Hair Salon with studying for a Customer Service Apprenticeship with NECC, and her hard work has paid off.

Hayley Jobling - Business Administration

Hayley Jobling is studying hard at Archers Law on an Apprenticeship in Business and Administration, she has already won an employee of the month award.

Helen Fowler - Dental Nurse

Helen Fowler, aged 22, is combining working at the practice with dental nurse training with NECC.

Laura Summers - Retail Sales Assistant

Laura Summers is settling into her new role as a sales assistant at Toymasters, after turning to the NECC for help.

Mateen Mahmood - Accounting Technician (aat)

Mateen Mahmood, working with Glamal Engineering and studying for Accountancy Qualifications with NECC.

Robin Kightley - Engineering and Construction

Robin Kightley has successfully completed an advanced apprenticeship in Built Environment, as part of his role as a technician at Jacobs.

Sean Bennion - IT Technician

Sean Bennion was the first person to enrol on NECC's new IT User Apprenticeship and he quickly became the first successful candidate on the programme.

Sue Dickinson - Laboratory Technician

Sue Dickinson who started working as a laboratory cleaner, made a career switch after showing interest in lab work, and thanks to support from NECC to gain an NVQ Level 2, she is thriving in her new role.

Case Study

Claire Burrow

Aged: 19

Gateshead

"Over the past year I have helped to carry out sales and marketing, worked with customers and even trained new team members"

19 year-old Claire Burrow from Gateshead took the decision to embark on an apprenticeship with NECC due to the increasing surplus of University graduates entering the employment market.

Claire decided that the opportunity to gain work experience whilst continuing with academic studies was too good to miss and began working with her parents Dave and Sue at their business, Jaspers Catering Ltd.

Claire said:

“I signed up with NECC as I knew when I left school that I did not want to go straight on to University. I don't believe that a degree alone is enough to achieve a good job in a business; experience counts for just as much.

“Over the past year I have helped to carry out sales and marketing, worked with customers and even trained new team members. It’s an opportunity that not many 19 year olds have and achieving qualifications alongside of this makes it a much better experience.”

Claire’s mum and boss Sue Burrow said:

“She’s a very keen learner and is enthusiastic to gain knowledge in all areas of the business, particularly with the marketing and meeting clients. It’s a fantastic opportunity for her to learn some very valuable skills in a relatively new business.”

After the success of her apprenticeship so far, Claire now has ambitions to take progress higher with her qualifications.

She added:

“I hope to move onto the NECC Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management. Being able to carry out full-time work whilst studying towards a degree is a great opportunity.”

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