Telford College T-Level student with 'excellent attitude' offered apprenticeship at leading housing company
A Telford College T-Level student has been offered an apprenticeship at a leading housing company after impressing the team during his work placement.
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Robert Horton, a former Bridgnorth Endowed School student, is in the second year of his digital production, design and development T-Level, studying at the college’s new campus in Telford Town Centre.
Digital lecturer and course team leader Elizabet Basford said: “Robert completed his work experience with Wrekin Housing Group, then asked to work every Wednesday afternoon with them to gain extra experience - which they agreed to.
“He was offered a month’s paid work experience with the group following his placement, and has now been offered an apprenticeship position once he has finished his T-Level study with us.”
Elizabet said the 17-year-old had impressed Wrekin Housing Group’s director of IT, Lawrence Gardner, with his ‘excellent attitude to his studies’.
She added: “Rob is a valued member of the group. He is an excellent coder and a hard working, determined young man. I am so proud of his achievements.”
Lawrence Gardner, head of ICT at the Wrekin Housing Group said: “From day one, Robert showed great initiative, enthusiasm, and technical skill.
“His ability to problem-solve and adapt to real-world IT challenges has made him a valuable asset to the team.
“We’re excited to have him continue his journey with us as an apprentice and see his talent develop further.”
