AS PART of National Apprenticeship Week, the Telegraph & Argus is shining a light on the stories of those who have benefited from an apprenticeship with a daily Q&A, up to and including Friday.
Today, we meet a horticulture apprentice with ambitions of becoming self-employed.
Name: William Clayforth
Age: 24
Company you work for: R.S Burnett Landscaping and Gardening
Apprenticeship provider: Shipley College
Introduction about yourself:
I am an enthusiastic worker who enjoys learning about the industry I work in. I like to learn new skills to help further develop my career.
What is your apprenticeship in and why did you choose this sector?
Horticulture – I chose it to further my career and knowledge in this industry.
What does your average working week look like?
A variety of work ranging from grass cutting, hedge cutting, weeding and using pesticides.
Why did you opt to do an apprenticeship rather than A Levels or a BTEC ?
I felt like an apprenticeship would be more beneficial to me rather than A levels or a BTEC course.
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