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New Mechanical Instructor at Runshaw
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David Kay joins Runshaw Business Centre as the new mechanical instructor in the engineering department. He joins the company from British Waterways where he worked as a mechanical supervisor. He brings with him more than 20 years' experience from the mechanical industry, where he started his career as an apprentice miner in underground coal mines. -
Back to School for Runshaw Apprentice
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Nineteen-year-old Georgia Oliphant from Preston recently became St Lawrence C of E School's youngest employee when she was recruited to complete an Apprenticeship in Teaching and Supporting Learning and Schools. -
Apprenticeship Week - Serving up a recipe for success
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Runshaw Business Centre celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by hosting fantastic lunch in the Foxholes Bistro at Langdale Road. The event was attended by a range of different local employers who were invited to learn more about how apprentices can help within their businesses. -
Apprenticeship Week - Apprentices inspired by Liquid Thinker
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National Apprenticeship Week saw Runshaw Business Centre host an inspirational presentation by motivational guest speaker Damian Hughes. -
Preston Builders recruits its 50th Apprentice
In its 115th year of trading, Riversway-based building contractors, R Walker and Sons (Preston) Ltd, is celebrating another milestone anniversary – the recruitment of its 50th apprentice.
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Rising through the ranks...
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Former Runshaw Apprentice, Sarah Quinn, has risen through the ranks to become the manager of Little Acorns Nursery in Clayton-le-Woods. Having completed her NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning & Development at Runshaw, Sarah progressed to the Foundation Degree in Early Years Education & Care. -
Council Star of the Future
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Runshaw Business Centre Apprentice Holly White has been recognised as a potential star of the future by her employer Chorley Council. Holly won the Newcomer of the year Award at an annual awards ceremony in which Chorley Council Chief Executive Donna Hall rewards staff for all their hard work and dedication. Holly started work with the Council last September as a Business Administration Level 2 Apprentice in the revenues and benefits section. She has been described as 'a breath of fresh air' with an excellent attitude. -
Runshaw Gives a Dam
Runshaw College has chosen ‘Excellent’ as it’s charity of the year and are hoping to raise enough money to build a Runshaw Sand Dam in Kenya, their slogan being ‘Runshaw Gives a Dam’.Simon Maddrell, founder of the charity 'Excellent, Pioneers of Sand Dams' spent two days at Runshaw College, visiting all three campuses in Chorley, Euxton and Leyland, to talk to students and staff about his charity which builds Sand Dams in Africa.
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