18-year-old Jade first joined YMCA Training in
Northampton on a CCLD apprenticeship in 2008.
Jade enjoyed school and achieved eight GCSEs at A and B grades
but instead of progressing to further education, Jade decided she
wanted to get pursue her dream of working with children.
Jade completed her apprenticeship and, recognising her talent,
her placement nursery worked with staff at YMCA Training to offer
her the opportunity to progress to an advanced apprenticeship.
Jade always made the most of any opportunities to further her
professional development in childcare and, having completed her
advanced apprenticeship, she is now employed full-time within a
nursery and is studying for a foundation degree in children's
services.