Paul Higgins

Paul is a brilliant achiever

Paul is presented with his award at Bartholomew Hall in London

A Burnley College student has won a national award for his achievements and dedication to his work as an Advanced Level Apprentice.

Paul Higgins, 22, who is from Burnley, has won the National Personal Achiever Award from e-skills, the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms.

Paul currently works as an IT technician at Haydock Finance in Blackburn and has already secured himself a position there after he completes his Apprenticeship.

A former student of Ivy Bank, Paul recently travelled down to London to Bartholomew Hall, the home of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists to collect his award.
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Paul was nominated for his award by his College tutors for his dedication and commitment to his work.
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"Paul has done extremely well to win this award and I'm very happy for him.He has overcome any difficulties he has had and he is now an invaluable part of the team at Haydock Finance.Hopefully Paul will now carry on improving and enjoy his career in the IT industry."
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"Paul is a pleasant and courteous member of staff who is willing, and has on occasions completed tasks above and beyond the call of duty.I have never heard a bad word said about Paul or his attitude towards his colleagues or superiors.I was very pleased to hear Paul was being put forward for this award and I'm delighted that he has come out as the winner"
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Paul is a brilliant achiever added 22/06/2006