BILL Graves started at BAE Systems in Barrow as an apprentice in 1983 and ended up being named top apprentice of that year.

• Not all courses are created equal
• The Wolf report

PAULA Lightfoot has worked at Chetwynde School for more than eight years as a bursar, after swapping life as an accountant for this new career.

LIZZIE Shaw wanted to be a hairdresser after spending time as a child watching her aunty styling people’s hair.

• Knowing the science of hair is important

ENGINEERING degree students are looking to harness tidal energy to create electricity in Furness.

• Learning to survive without mum
• Students get to head for the hills - with Glenn
• The art department is not the soft option

WOBBLY jelly and glistening ice provided the makings of exciting experiments for youngsters.

WHEN the sections of aluminium, screws, wheels and battery all come together, a group of young engineers will have built their very own racing car.

FIRMS showed students how science-related industries could be the future career choice for them.

• Building begins

TEENAGERS had to use their technology skills and team work to overcome a demanding challenge.

• Audiences ‘Bowled’ over by performances

THE results of the Furness Youth Council elections have been announced.
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