We were delighted to send our apprentice, Sophie Brown, to Germany this month to experience Interlift, one of the world’s biggest exhibitions for lift and escalator technology.
Sophie, who graduated from the University of Northampton’s Lift and Escalator Technology Foundation course last month, headed to Interlift following a two-week placement with Ascendant Lifts, Manchester. It was the perfect opportunity for her to see how the theory she’s been learning applies in real-world settings and to get a glimpse of where the industry is heading.
At Interlift, Sophie spent her time exploring the exhibition halls, discovering the latest innovations, and meeting professionals from across the globe — all passionate about the future of lift and escalator technology.
Sophie said: “It has been such an exciting time for me. I had a really great experience on my placement, and the visit to Interlift was incredible. I met so many people and saw some fascinating new technologies on show.”
John Bentley, director, LECS UK said: “At LECS UK we’re passionate about developing the next generation of lift and escalator professionals. Supporting our apprentices as they gain hands-on experience and broaden their industry knowledge is a big part of what we do — and this month, that journey took one of our apprentices overseas. Experiences like these are invaluable for budding engineers in this sector.
“We’re proud of Sophie’s enthusiasm and commitment to her professional development as she continues to pursue her NVQ3 (leading to NVQ4) onsite learning path.”
