Carrington Monroe

Carrington Monroe, 20, is training with Force Contracts Ltd, based in Sheffield, a family run business of 40-years-plus that specialises in heating, air conditioning and gas engineering.

Carrington, who is completing the Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 apprenticeship, said: “I think it’s the best way to learn.

“You get real work experience and learning whilst earning a wage. At Force, I am paid an enhanced wage not just the apprenticeship minimum.

Carrington, whose ambition is to become a fully qualified gas engineer, added: “I’m getting on well, I enjoy working with everyone and learning new skills.

“I am getting to work on a wide variety of jobs and it’s all good experience.”

Prior to starting the apprenticeship in October 2023, Carrington studied plumbing qualifications at Levels 1, 2 and 3 at the college.

Victoria Roberts, Commercial Manager, Force Contracts Ltd, said: “Training apprentices to our skills needs helps our company to grow. Apprenticeships are the best way for us.

“We identified Carrington early on as a potential engineer as he came through the Force Contracts Plumbing Employer Skills Academy at the college.

“He impressed us with his participation and curiosity so when he applied at the end of his Level 3 plumbing qualification, we were delighted to employ him.”