Themis Apprentices Celebrate Exceptional Performance at Prestigious Skills Competition

Staff and learners at Burnley College are celebrating after two amazing Themis Apprentices who just missed out on the top spot at the prestigious BTX Learner of the Year Finals.

Holly Hall and Hayden Conroy, both studying Level 2 Painting and Decorating placed just after the winner and runner up.

BTX is a leading education platform which supports learners and tutors in multiple industries from construction and engineering to hairdressing.

Holly, 17, from Burnley is employed by Willowbank HFE and Hayden, 19, from Colne by Conroy & Son.

Zoe Tanner, Managing Director at BTX, commented: 

“The inaugural BTX Painting and Decorating Learner of the Year final has been a remarkable showcase of hands-on expertise and creative precision within the trade.

“Each finalist demonstrated outstanding skill, attention to detail, and professionalism while working under realistic, time-pressured conditions.

“The standard of work sets a high benchmark for future competitions and reflects the exciting future of the painting and decorating industry!”

Prepare for your career the Themis Way, working alongside the best employers, expert trainers and with industry-leading facilities.

Find out more: https://www.burnley.ac.uk/themis-home/

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