Teenager recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by his employer
Cameron Carne has won a ‘Rising Star’ award from his employer. Photo: UK Power Networks.
A teenager from Onehouse has been recognised as an apprentice “Rising Star” by his employer.
Cameron Carne was nominated in UK Power Networks’ annual Living our Values awards, as “one to look out for in future” for his maturity and interactions with colleagues, the public, trainers and management.
The 19-year-old chose an apprenticeship instead of sixth form and university – and is delighted that he did. He is based at the firm’s Ipswich depot working on new electrical connections, or fixing power cuts involving high voltage underground cables.
He said: “This is exactly what I wanted to do. I came to the company for work experience and then applied for an apprenticeship. I didn’t want to be stuck in an office. All my friends have gone to university but an apprenticeship is a great way to work and learn.”
He has recently finished his apprenticeship and said he was honoured to be presented with the award by his employer, which is the UK largest electrical distributor that keeps the power flowing to 8.3 million customers in the East, London and the South East.