Helen Burdess - Post Placement

Name: Helen Burdess

Trainee: Production Assistant – Planet North

What would you say were the best bits about the Northern Routes Training Scheme and your placement?
Making contacts in the industry and getting hands on experience.

Would you recommend Northern Routes to other potential trainees (please give reasons)?:
Definitely. I have learned so much since I started and enjoyed every minute.

Please explain what you have gone on to do following Northern Routes:
I am still working for the placement company that I was training with.

What do you hope to do in the future and how has Northern Routes helped you in working towards this goal?
Hopefully I can stay with this company long term. Northern Routes helped me as it got me a foot in the door and gave me the opportunity to prove myself.

Please sum up the Northern Routes Training Scheme in one line:
 Northern Routes gave me the perfect way in to the television industry and I thoroughly enjoyed the 12 week placement.