ABERDEEN-based business applications firm Escone Solutions has appointed Jodie Donald to the role of support lead to help nurture its growing client base.
The 18-year-old joined the business at the age of 16 after signing up to a QA Apprenticeship Program. Now two years later she is responsible for overseeing the support side of the firm after gaining promotion.
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Jodie, a former Meldrum Academy pupil, said: “I joined Escone straight from leaving school and to gain this promotion to head up the support team is extremely exciting.
“I am excited to be able to give back some of what I have learned and to put my own stamp on the role of Support Lead.”
The QA Apprenticeship program is a nationwide scheme that delivers training, apprenticeships and tech skills to help individuals and companies reach success in the digital sector.
Kevin Wyness, Escone co-founder and director, said: “When we first started this business we wanted to give young people a chance to kick start their careers based on work ethic and attitude, instead of just basing it all on qualifications.
“Recruiting from within is an initiative we pride ourselves on and we are delighted that this approach is paying off as we are now seeing our staff develop as dedicated professionals taking pride in their work.
“The work Jodie has produced for someone so young is brilliant to see.”
