A Sellafield worker is a finalist in the National Apprenticeships Awards.

Adam Sharp, 22, from Cockermouth, working towards his apprenticeship in advanced engineering construction, has been shortlisted in the advanced level apprentice category.

He is one of nine people shortlisted for a gong, with the winners announced in January.

Sue Husband, director, National Apprenticeship Service said:“The awards process is in its final stages. We now know who the successful finalists are and I am really looking forward to hearing more about each finalist and their apprenticeship experience at our awards ceremony in January.

“We should congratulate everyone who has reached this stage and been recognised as a finalist at a national level.

"Whatever happens on the night, each apprentice and employer deserves recognition for committing to and delivering on apprenticeships and for these individuals and employers, the level of success and impact brought by apprenticeships is huge.”