Duke Meets College Apprentices

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew (left), visited Doncaster recently to meet high achieving yound people from the town.

The Duke of York visited Doncaster last week to meet with high achieving young people.

He visited the Mansion House where he met with Apprentices and staff from Doncaster College, the Council and local schools.

Chris Shaw, 24, completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating at the College and now has his own business and employs his own apprentice, Luke Milner, 18.

Both met with His Royal Highness along with George Trow, Principal of Doncaster College and Pat Meadows, Assistant Principal External Partnerships and Employer Engagement at the College.

Prince Andrew then attended a lunch with business and civic leaders, which included elected mayor Peter Davies and his civic counterpart, Councillor Eva Hughes.

The aim of the visit was to showcase the good work that is going on for young people in the area. The Duke of York has a strong interest in schemes to boost entrepreneurial activity and is passionate about enabling youth to fulfil their potential.

The College offers apprenticeships in a wide range of subject areas for more information Telephone: 0800 358 75 75 or  visit www.don.ac.uk/apprenticeships 

Updated: 24/10/2011