Youngsters from across Tendring have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the past year.

Career Track learners celebrated their efforts in 2011 when they were presented with certificates by Tendring District Council (TDC) Chairman Alan Goggin.

All the learners have been undertaking an apprenticeship or have gained a qualification during the past 12 months and there were further accolades for those who have made a significant contribution to the workplace over that period.

Cllr Goggin praised and congratulated all those who have achieved success on the scheme.

"These young people truly are the future of Tendring and we are really proud of them," he said.

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with them for this special ceremony and I am sure they will all do well in the future. I wish them the best in whatever they choose to do.

"Career Track has given them the foundations to build on and I sure it has put them on the right path in life. It is very important that we ensure our residents have the knowledge and skills to secure good employment."

Cllr Goggin also thanked Work Based Learning Manager Debianne Messenger for all her on-going hard work to ensure that Career Track is so outstandingly successful.

There was further praise for the support and commitment of the supervisors, managers, Career Track assessors and the admin team.

Career Track provides work-based learning opportunities in administration and customer service to 16 plus year olds who are employed by TDC or by businesses in and around the District.

It is operated through the BCT (Braintree, Colchester, and Tendring), a partnership of 10 providers.

If any young person or employer wants further information on Career Track they should contact 01255 686311.

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