Recognition for Breedon quarry apprentice
Coxhoe Quarry apprentice Connoe Duncan recognized at EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2016
ENGINEERING apprentice Connor Duncan, who is based at Breedon Aggregate’s Coxhoe Quarry, near Durham, has been awarded runner-up in the ‘Intermediate or Advanced First Year Apprentice Award’ at the regional finals of this year’s EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.
The winners and runners-up of each award category were announced at the Northeast, Yorkshire and Humberside regional celebration lunch, held at the Pavilions of Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, on 17 November.
Mr Duncan, who is working towards a BTEC National Diploma and NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance at East Durham College, was shortlisted for the award after completing a 2,000-word initial application and interview process.
He said: ‘I am really proud to receive runner-up and to know that my hard work has been recognized. My apprenticeship is a very rewarding experience that offers many opportunities, and I hope that my achievement encourages others to take up an apprenticeship in manufacturing.’
Coxhoe Quarry manager Paul Halliday commented: ‘This is a great achievement for Connor and we congratulate him for being recognized for his commitment, dedication and enthusiasm to pursue a career in manufacturing.’
Mr Duncan’s latest success comes just nine months after he received ‘Student of the Year’ from the Northumbria branch of the Welding Institute at its 83rd Annual Dinner and Student Awards.
East Durham College trainer/assessor Dion Bowes added: ‘Connor has done exceptionally well to achieve runner-up. It is great that he has been recognized for his hard work.’
