“From 4 glass related qualifications to now having
more than 80 over 4 different sectors shows just how GQA has changed”.
Caroline Kershaw this year
celebrates 25 years’ service to the glass industry with first GTL and subsequently,
GQA, and additionally celebrates 10 years in her current position as GQA Office
Manager.
Caroline joined GTL in September
1986 on a YTS scheme to carry out administration duties, she was offered a full
time position within GTL on the 1st April 1988. She progressed from administration into
finance and then onto be the commercial manager for GTL.
When GTL and GQA split in 2001, and
GQA became a separate incorporated organisation, Caroline divided her time
between both companies in a financial capacity.
Caroline eventually joined GQA full time in 2002 as financial controller
taking up her present role as Office Manager in 2003.
Caroline has seen GQA go from
strength to strength and has seen a great deal of changes in her 25 years in
the industry, she said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with both GTL and
GQA and have worked with some lovely people - it’s like having an extended
family. When you look at us having
just 4 glass related qualifications to now having more than 80 over 4
different sectors, it shows just how GQA has changed”.
GQA CEO, Mick Clayton said “25
working years is a great landmark for anyone, but to serve that term in the
Glass Industry involved in training, development and qualifications with
continuing service with GTL and GQA is to be lauded.” Mick continued “Caroline
understands GQA, understands what our centres and the industry wants and has
played her part in GQAs success over the years. She is to be congratulated on
this landmark”
