Telford Land Deal gives apprentice chance to progress with CEL Group

Grace Evans,16, is a third of the way through her Business Administration apprenticeship with the expanding global firm, which has additional facilities and partners in China.

Grace is following hot on the heels of former apprentice Lewis Gilbert, who now works full-time leading assembly activities with the business after completing a one-year warehouse operative apprenticeship programme.

The firm is also recruiting a further warehouse and assembly apprentice as it recognises the mutual benefits of investing in, and nurturing local talent, through the apprenticeship programme.

Grace, who started her business apprenticeship in October, works across all departments at CEL Group and feels she made the right choice opting for an apprenticeship over continuing in full time education.

Grace said: “I learn better when I’m working hands-on, doing tasks and activities that support what I’m learning instead of just being in a classroom environment.

“I work right across the business and complete a whole range of various activities every day, from invoicing for accounts, to creating social media posts to market the business.

“One of my favourite tasks is working with sales on manufacturing enquiries, quotations and sample approvals.

“I also get to work with our teams in China too. It is fascinating to see how everyone works so closely, despite being on separate continents.”