APPRENTICES from a North-East college have secured full-time positions with a major Darlington employer.

The Student Loans Company has taken on 13 apprentices from Darlington College.

The group will carry out customer service and administrative work at the company’s offices at Lingfield Point, whilst also working towards a NVQ qualification in business administration at the college.

Amy Wilson, one of the apprentices, said working for a large company in Darlington really appealed to her.

The 19-year-old added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my apprenticeship and I’m delighted to have been offered a full-time job.”

Tanya Greenall from the Student Loans Company said: “The standard of all the college apprentices was particularly high.

“They integrated into the company extremely well, produced a high standard of work and have all become very valuable members of our team.”

The company is looking to continue its work with the college by recruiting a further intake of apprentices next month.

Barbara Sturdy, business and administration course tutor, said: “We are extremely pleased that all of our apprentices have secured full-time positions and we look forward to working closely with the SLC again in the future.”