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News Release from: The TTE Technical Training Group
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Team on 04 November 2005
Founder of TTE Process Apprenticeships
retires
The founder of the TTE Management and Technical Training Process Apprenticeship, Andy Taylor, has retired after 15 years with the company
The founder of the TTE Management and Technical Training Process Apprenticeship, Andy Taylor, has retired after 15 years with the company As one of the original members of TTE's training team, Andy is widely regarded as the man who introduced Process Training to the TTE portfolio
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 23 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Andy, who is from Marske, was one of a number of ICI staff who moved to TTE in 1990 having worked for the chemical giant's training company and ICI Laboratories.
His passion for process apprenticeships came to the fore during his time with ICI Training.
Initially assisting a senior trainer, Andy suddenly became responsible for 80 apprentices when his colleague had a long period off ill.
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During his time with ICI Labs Andy earned an Open University degree and a teaching certificate.
His 'baptism of fire' in the world of teaching came at Redcar College where, as a substitute-lecturer, he found himself teaching biology to a classroom full of trainee nurses! Keen to build upon his process industry knowledge when he joined the training company Andy persuaded TTE to introduce an apprenticeship specific for the sector in 1995.
On Andy's own admission, process is his area and without the new apprenticeship he might have ended up teaching a subject he didn't enjoy as much! In ten years Andy has seen around 200 Process Apprentices go through formal vocational training and go on to quality careers in industry.
Process training has now become a cornerstone of the TTE business with a department of 30 professionals working with both young people and employees.
Andy Taylor said: "I have really enjoyed my time with TTE and the feeling of satisfaction when apprentices secure jobs will never leave me.
For me, there is no other route to a career.
The academic path does not suit everyone and most importantly does not provide the essential 'hands on' experience needed to forge a career in industry".
Keith Hunter said: "Andy can rightly be regarded as the man who began process training at TTE.
He was part of the talented team, which set the direction for TTE by building upon their skills and experience.
There are a considerable number of former TTE apprentices who have a lot to thank Andy for.
He has been a success through not just his natural teaching ability, but his belief in the benefits of vocational training and in the young people with whom he worked".
Keith added: "He has been at the heart of this business and has been a valuable member of the team throughout TTE's 15 years.
I personally wish Andy all the best for his retirement and know he will be sorely missed by everyone who has worked with him.".
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