Two Clyde based apprentices are celebrating after picking up accolades at the highly contested BAE Systems UK apprentice awards.
Twenty-five-year-old Fabricator, Lyn Gordon, who is based in
Govan and Mark Anderson, 27, currently working on the Queen
Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier programme, both left the
prestigious ceremony with top honours.
Lyn was recognised for representing BAE Systems' Naval Ships in
Glasgow on the company's Apprentice Council and for the volunteer
work she undertook as STEM education ambassador representing BAE
Systems at schools and corporate events, while excelling in her
apprenticeship.
She said: "I feel really passionate about my job. When I go and
speak to schools I simplify it, adapt it and make interesting for
children of different ages. At the end of the day you see what
you're building, the job is great because it's constantly changing
and I'm always learning something new. Being involved in programmes
like Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers and the Type 45
destroyers, then seeing the ships getting launched is something to
be proud of."
Mark Anderson was awarded Best in Trade - Fabrication for his
outstanding motivation and dedication to his craft apprenticeship
having delivered in every area at the highest level. The award also
recognised the quality and craftsmanship of his work in numerous
placements across the business, learning all aspects of marine
fabrication and outfitting.
Both work within BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships which was
nominated in 13 categories, collecting five honours at the event
that celebrates excellence in the workplace and academic study.