DANIEL GLEN has started a modern apprenticeship with Tees Valley company Cleveland Cascades.
The 18-year old, from Acklam, Middlesbrough, said: "I just couldn't be happier now.
"I'm earning money and doing a job whilst gaining the qualifications I need. The team here works with some of the world's leading engineering companies."
Mr Glen went to the North-East Chamber of Commerce to find out about options other than traditional A-levels and was offered the modern apprenticeship.
He is now doing a course in mechanical engineering at Redcar and Cleveland College for one day and one evening a week while working at Cleveland Cascades.
Ian Barnard, managing director of Cleveland Cascades, said: "Daniel is the second modern apprentice we have taken on recently, and we're really impressed with his enthusiasm and commitment. We are exceptionally busy at present and Daniel is already a valuable member of the design team. We are sure he will do well in his chosen career."
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