19-year-old Jessica dreams of spending her career working with children, and the opportunity to work as an Early Years Practitioner apprentice with Norton Nursery through Stockton Riverside College (SRC) has been the ideal stepping stone to making that future a reality. This year she was nominated for Early Years Apprentice of the Year and won!

‘I chose an apprenticeship to gain valuable workplace experience and build relationships with those who already work within the sector. It was absolutely brilliant to have won the award for apprentice of the year, and I’m really proud of how I’ve continued to learn and grow.’

Find out more about apprenticeship opportunities at SRC.