A plumbing apprentice from Tregaron is through to the semi-finals of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2021 competition.

Lindsay Carly James-Preece, 19, is studying towards a plumbing qualification at Hyfforddiant Ceredigion.

She has been selected after sending in an initial application outlining how she demonstrates a real passion for the trade, determination to succeed and explaining how she is already going above and beyond the call of duty for her college, employer, and customers.

Lindsay Carly, who is thrilled to have reached this stage, said: “I’m delighted to be in the semi-final of this competition.

“I hope to make it through to the national final in April so I can show the judges how dedicated I am to my career in the trade.

“Working in the building industry, which is strongly male led, I always stand out and I am often the youngest on site so must demonstrate that I know my trade.

“The prize bundle would be an amazing way to help set me up for my future.”

The worthy winner will take home the career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000.

See the full story in next week’s Cambrian News, on sale Tuesday evening.