APPRENTICES have had their achievements recognised due to their impressive work in lockdown.

Furness College has recognised the achievements of dozens of its apprentices who have continued to make impressive progress whilst not being in the classroom.

Ninety apprentices from various subjects received written words of acclaim by the college, ranging from engineering to early years education, hair, and beauty to business administration.

Director of curriculum, technical, adult and employer learning, Steve McAloone said: “Despite the challenges faced by our apprentices they have been very focused with many successfully completing online exams during lockdown.

“The first-time pass rate for our engineering students is nearly at 90 per cent, which shows they have continued to work hard and also acknowledges the work that college staff have put in to help them progress.”

Successes included outstanding pieces of written work to excellent progress made on programmes and included those who have continued in key worker roles and are still on track with their studies.

The college trains more than 700 apprentices each year and those recognised included apprentices from Siemens, Marl International, Athena PTS, Barrow Council, MHI Vestas, PC Lettings, Brown and Murray, Chetwynde School, Herdwicks Bistro and Furness College itself.

In a letter of congratulations, principal and chief executive Andrew Wren praised their achievements.

“Your development coach has informed me you have engaged extremely well with them and your tutors and this will stand you in excellent stead as you move on to the next stage of your careers.”