Nathan’s Carving Out Career with an Apprenticeship at SERC

Bangor man Nathan Agnew has his sights set on the future as he earns whilst he learns with an Apprenticeship.   

The 18-year-old is a South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice currently employed by Laird Contracts.   He said, “I came to SERC following my GCSEs at Bangor Grammar School.  My dad suggested coming to the College to do Carpentry & Joinery and I haven’t looked back. 

“I am really enjoying the mix of working, earning and learning.   At College I am learning lots of valuable skills which I can use and further develop in the workplace, practical skills, like making a kitchen worktop – it is one of the things I have most enjoyed making.  Whilst at work, I am involved in lots of restoration and renovation jobs doing all kinds of carpentry and building tasks. 

He added, “The Apprenticeship route really suits me.   I have a steady job with an income, I am furthering my studies with a highly demanded Apprenticeship qualification and have the experience of being in the workplace. 

“I am really enjoying my time with SERC.   Coming to the College I have had the opportunity to meet people I would never have met and am picking up practical skills you wouldn’t learn anywhere else.   There is a great variety of courses to choose from and the tutors are all professionals. 

Speaking about his future Nathan said, “My plan is to continue with my Apprenticeship and develop my skills and experience.  Seeing first-hand how properties can be developed has given me some ideas to look at for the future, perhaps turning my hand to renovating properties to be rented out or sold.” 

To find out more about SERC Apprenticeships, make sure to check out our Apprenticeship Week events from the 26th to the 30th of April. Most events are online, with SERC hosting a series of virtual activities which will highlight what is on offer for young people considering the apprenticeship route, for their parents, and for employers who want to grow and strengthen their business with an apprentice.  

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