Megan lights way for women in construction

Megan Spencer is cutting a swathe through construction training as she progresses from a Painting & Decorating apprenticeship to one as an electrician.

The 20-year-old is now working for MG Electrical Services in Rothwell, Northamptonshire and attending a Level 3 day release course at Tresham College in Corby.

Megan completed her Level 2 in Painting & Decorating at the Bedford College campus and worked with B & S Decorators.  She was one of the first students in the UK and the first girl, to complete the new End Point Assessment in apprenticeship standards in which she gained a Distinction.

In her assessment in Painting and Decorating at the end of October, a report said:

“Megan consistently displayed an excellent work ethic, good dexterity and practical skills enabling her to achieve high quality work.”

Travelling in all directions from her home in Market Harborough, Megan is well supported in her training. Her Dad was in the “trades” and her Mum was a welder, so Megan is keeping up a family tradition.