Three students studying on full-time engineering courses at South West Durham Training (SWDT) have recently been successful in securing apprenticeship at PSP and Cepac. All 3 apprentices joined SWDT in September to gain skills in their respective fields within engineering and have already been snapped up by companies who are new to working with SWDT and who were looking to strengthen their workforce. Linton Hollins aged 16 from St Helens, Bishop Auckland, attended King James Academy until June last year and started his practical training in fabrication and welding. Linton has since secured an apprenticeship with PSP in Shildon who manufacture rain screen systems and metal fabrications. Alfie Willetts from Ferryhill and Thomas Watson from Barnard Castle, both aged 16, have recently gained maintenance apprenticeships with Darlington based corrugated packaging supplier, Cepac. SWDT has a great relationship with new and existing companies based in the region due to its 50 years of experience providing students with the skills they require to progress on to an apprenticeship. We are currently recruiting for our next intake of full-time students who to start with us in September 2017. We are currently offering courses in Machining, Fabrication & Welding, Electrical and Maintenance. Come along to our next Open Evening on Tuesday 13th December from 5-7pm to find out more about our courses and the centre or contact Kirsty Haden-Collier on 01325 313194 for more information.