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TRACEY GOVAN -
GE Caledonian Ltd
Tracey Govan is an Apprentice
Fitter with GE Caledonian Ltd.
Tracey worked in a large
supermarket for eleven years,
before a change in company
structure made her consider
her future. Tracey left the
supermarket to pursue her
dream career.
Tracey said “I wanted to
completely change my career
and do something different. I’d
always liked being hands-on,
doing anything that involved a
bit of skill, and I like learning new
things. I decided to go back to
college, which to be honest, is
the best thing I could have done.
“The job is very hands-on, I
work alongside a mechanic and
do whatever repairs that the
customer requires with their
particular engine. Over my three
years here, I’ll get to work in all
of the sections.
“There are amazing opportunities
out there working for a
multinational company like GE
Caledonian. Once I finish my
apprenticeship, I’d like to continue
working for GE Caledonian. The
opportunities are definitely there.”
“
I wanted to completely change my career and do something different. I’d always
liked being hands-on, doing anything that involved a bit of skill, and I like learning
new things. I decided to go back to college, which to be honest, is the best thing I could
have done. TRACEY GOVAN - GE CALEDONIAN LTD.
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LOUIS KERR - Watermiser
Louis Kerr is in the first year
of his apprenticeship with
Watermiser, based in Newmilns.
Louis said “I saw Waterm iser’s
advertisement in the College
and was encouraged to apply
for it. Obviously it’s very handy
for me as it’s local, but they are
also friendly people to work for.
I’m six or seven months into the
apprenticeship now and it’s been
very good so far.
“
“My role at Watermiser is to
help make the fibreglass cooling
towers. I’ve also carried out
welding tasks at Dustacco too,
which helps with my college work.
But I’m mostly at Watermiser.
“I can see myself doing this for a
long time. The aim when I finish
my four year apprenticeship will
be to make my way up the ladder
at Watermiser as far as I can.”
I can see myself doing this for a long time. The aim when I finish my four year
apprenticeship will be to make my way up the ladder at Watermiser as far as I can .
LOUIS KERR - WATERMISER
THE STUDENT VOICE SPRING/SUMMER 2017
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