HOW did you become an apprentice in the motor repairs trade?

• Why Grammar schools are a bad idea for all of our children

THERE can’t be many 17-year-old’s CVs like Adam Barker’s – five GCSEs as part of a young apprenticeship, first aid and health and safety certificates in the bag and 18 months in the workplace of his chosen profession.

FURNESS Training has been praised for providing an “absolutely fantastic” bespoke ICT course for staff at Deltawaite, Barrow.

YOUNGSTERS were transported across the globe without even leaving their classrooms as they took part in a host of oriental celebrations.

MINI chefs, beauticians and mechanics joined post-16 learners in their lessons at a special event at Furness College.

• All kinds of characters turned out at French day

JONATHAN Atkinson, 15, is motoring ahead with his dream career.

• Pupils’ musical venture
• Young, gifted and backed

CAMPAIGNS are under way as young election candidates bid for votes.

A young apprentice has had her life turned around after being given a place at an equine centre of excellence.

• Pupils are awarded Pitstop certificates
• A new curriculum for a new college

NOT every apprentice gets to be transported to the top floor of his college in a two-seater crane – with Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock.

• Award-winning trainee Jade aims for the top
• Ten years well spent
• Students create their own golden globe