CREWKERNE company AGC AeroComposites has celebrated its latest class of amazing apprentices at an awards ceremony.

Apprentices at AGC Aero Composites were presented their completion certificates by South Somerset MP Marcus Fysh.

He said: “I was delighted to be asked to return to AGC AeroComposites in Crewkerne to present the newly qualified apprentices with their completion certificates.

“When the directors brought out their apprenticeship certificates from a few decades ago, it shows how valuable apprenticeships can be as a way into the world of work.

“Apprenticeships like these are so important in developing much needed highly skilled jobs and in sustaining our local engineering and technology sectors.

“These qualifications open up valuable opportunities as they show people not only have the skill, but importantly, the experience to pursue that field of work. And of course, we must continue to make sure that the lucrative jobs associated are here to stay.

“The government recognises the importance and the value of apprenticeships. There are more apprenticeships going on than ever before and these make up a big part of the government’s plan for the future.”

The firm is based in Crewkerne and specialises in advanced composite materials for aerospace applications.

It congratulated Thomas Bryan, Patrick Cullen, Callum Harley and Oliver Moon on their efforts in completing an advanced apprenticeship in engineering manufacture, a four year course delivered in conjunction with Yeovil College.

Martyn Perks, quality director at the firm, said: “Three of the directors of AGC AeroComposites Yeovil began their working lives as apprentices, and we believe this highlights the importance of the scheme. The apprentices of today are the team leaders and managers of tomorrow."