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SBHA’s Andrew Palmer wins Apprentice of the Year

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has announced that Andrew Palmer has been selected as the Stage 2 Electrical Apprentice of the Year at Borders College says Sottish Housing News.

Mr Palmer will complete his second year of his four-year Electrical Apprenticeship with SBHA at the end of June. During lockdown, he has had the time to really focus on his coursework and has been able to complete much of it online.

He said: “I’m delighted to be named the Stage 2 Apprentice of the Year at Borders College. I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship and would like to thank Dale and Stuart, as well as my mentor at SBHA, for their help and support so far.”

Stuart Jack, training officer at Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), said: “Andrew has done everything that was asked of him and more this year, and at all times has approached his college work and tasks with an excellent attitude. He is a credit to SBHA.”