Tees Business Tees Business Issue 20 | Page 45

The voice of business in the Tees region | 45 “Our investment in this training facility reflects our commitment to provide quality jobs and careers for young people in the area.” Opening – Middlesbrough College principal Zoe Lewis joined Tees Components managing director Sharon Lane, works manager Mark Speke and apprentice Harry Tranter at the opening of the Skelton firm’s new £100,000 facility. workforce to undertake training and develop their skills so they can progress further within the company.” Sharon Lane added: “Tees Components is tremendously proud of its role as an employer and as a contributor to the wider Teesside economy. Our investment in this training facility reflects our commitment to provide quality jobs and careers for young people in the area, in addition to supporting the continued personal development of our existing workforce. “Many here at Tees Components have been through the apprenticeship process and we know the value of learning both practical and future skills which underpin the continuing success of our businesses. “I’m a great advocate for this area and I hope this training facility reflects our confidence to invest in East Cleveland and build on its great industrial heritage.” The ropes – Middlesbrough College principal Zoe Lewis talks Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Mary Lanigan around one of the state-of-the-art engineering machines at Tees Components.