Chantelle Brown

Apprenticeship in Hairdressing

Passionate about becoming a hairdresser, Chantelle was confident an apprenticeship was the best route into hairdressing for her.

Chantelle had wanted to go into hairdressing since finishing school. She looked for an apprentice hairdressing position immediately because she thought working in a salon as she undertook training would be of real benefit to her. A vacancy in a local salon soon cropped up, so Chantelle wasted no time in applying and subsequently go the job! By gaining hands on experience in a working salon, Chantelle is able to practice a range of skills such as customer liaison, time management and team working skills, along with developing her technical hairdressing skills.

“I work in the salon during the week and spend each Wednesday in College completing my course work,” she says, “I’m enjoying every minute of it. I hope to be able to progress up the ladder here as I gain more experience and qualifications.”

Paul Barron

From apprentice to CEO of National Air traffic Services

“Completing an apprenticeship in engineering provided me with a strong foundation on which I was able to develop and shape a successful career for myself. As an apprentice I developed specialist trade skills, a strong sense of discipline, technical knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism. All of which have proven invaluable throughout my working life.”
The previous Chief Executive of the National Air Traffic Services (NATS), Paul Barron CBE started his career at Lincoln College of Technology as an engineering apprentice.  First tied to Ruston and Hornsby as an apprentice fitter, he quickly progressed to be a Technician Apprentice.
Upon completion of his HNC, Paul embarked on a varied and illustrious career with substantive roles including:

• Managing Director of Ruston Gas Turbines
• Director of GEC Rolls-Royce
• UK President of ALSTOM UK
• CEO of National Air Traffic Services

Paul now applies his knowledge and experience of business transformation through consultancy assignments with his wife Dawn in their consultancy company Human Alchemy.

Emily Eccleston

From apprentice to Dental Nurse

Emily, 18, completed her Apprenticeship in June 2011 and is now working as a qualified Dental Nurse at a local practice in Gainsborough.

“I read about the role of a dental nurse on the internet and decided I liked the sound of it. Careers information stated that I needed a formal qualification to work as a dental nurse, which could be gained whilst working in a practice as a trainee. So, I set about looking for local trainee positions -when I got the job with Genesis I was delighted!

Genesis supported me through the Apprenticeship programme, releasing me to go to college every other Wednesday where I prepared for the exams and worked towards completing my portfolio. Tutors also came to the practice to observe me and keep in touch with my Manager about my progress.

“Throughout my apprenticeship I felt like I was constantly learning and the hands-on nature of it kept me engaged, whilst providing the experience and qualifications I needed for a career as a dental nurse.”

Emily was awarded Dental Nursing Apprentice of the Year at the Lincoln College Annual Awards Ceremony in 2011

Sam Owen

Restaurant owner and head chef, the Gate Inn, Clarborough.

“Highlights of my apprenticeship? Making future friends. I’ve had the pleasure of working with since, industry insight, learning the fundamentals that would set me up for future roles and getting a really good head start!”

Sam, 23, is a talented, experienced and respected individual in the catering and hospitality industry. He started out as a catering apprentice in 2004 and now boasts an impressive professional history including working for several Michelin starred establishments (the Winteringham Fields to name but one!). Sam eventually returned to Lincoln where he worked as a sous chef before climbing the ranks to Head Chef with the building of the Green Room restaurant. Following the success, Sam was promoted the role of Executive Chef – overseeing the entire catering side of the hotel. Now, as Manager and Head Chef at the Gate Inn, Clarborough, Sam is excited about the future: “the restaurant has been open for 8 months and, already, the future is looking bright!”

Sam is confident he made the right choice by undertaking an apprenticeship:
“I could have opted to do a full time course, but I wanted to get experience and quickly, which is where the apprenticeship was great -I got my qualifications and a real grasp of kitchen life!”