Burnley student and Performance Fluids apprentice in North West Apprenticeship and Skills Awards

A bright Burnley student has been named as a finalist in a regional skills awards.

Chloe Robertson (21) a chartered management degree apprentice at Performance Fluids Ltd began her degree apprenticeship at Burnley College in 2023 and has gone on to achieve outstanding success in both her studies and career.

Being named a finalist in the North West Apprenticeship and Skills Awards places Chloe among the most impressive degree apprentices in the region and reflects the quality of her hard work, commitment and achievements.

The awards shines a spotlight on the talent, dedication and ambition of the country’s very best apprentices and T Level students. They also recognise the employers who back them and the people who champion apprenticeship skills.

Chloe said: “I am delighted to have been named a finalist in the North West Finals. This achievement is a real reflection of the determination, commitment and hard work I have shown throughout my apprenticeship, and I am incredibly proud that it recognises my ability to apply the knowledge and skills I have developed directly back into the workplace.”

Chloe graduated from BCUC this year with First-Class Honours and a distinction in her EPA. Her achievements did not stop there. At graduation, she was also presented with the Employer Award in recognition of her exceptional work on a project that made a significant business impact.

She earned her place in the Regional Awards through her hard work, passion and growth during her apprenticeship. Along the way, she developed strong leadership and strategic skills, delivering projects that improved workforce capability, strengthened customer engagement and supported international business growth, while making a valuable contribution to PFL’s future success.

Chloe’s progress has continued beyond graduation. She has since been promoted to Continuous Improvement and Digital Marketing Coordinator, taking on greater responsibility and a bigger role within her team.

The North West Regional Ceremony takes place on Thursday October 1st in Manchester, bringing together finalists, employers and skills champions from across the region.