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From school I never knew what I wanted to do, just like many other youngsters at the time I'm sure. I lived in Newhaven and my school was situated just up the road on the cliff. When it came around to do the mandatory work experience my Careers Officer had secured me a placement for 1 day a week over several months in Engineering at Parkers. I felt I was very lucky. There was another work experience option that wasn't very interesting so this seemed a good choice. I don't know how or why but I got the Parker placement. I worked in Maintenance and the Toolroom being taught by what I consider to be some of the best Engineers / Toolmakers I have met. I feel I can make that claim as my current occupation involves me setting up and managing apprenticeships in engineering companies around the South East of England. Although the companies I work with manufacture a vast range of products; from pumps to car parts, orthopedic joints, medical equipment, military equipment, very, and I mean very,..

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