James Coxon, Engineering

James is looking forward to a career with McLaren after receiving his results.

He has just completed a technical in Engineering securing a double Distinction* and A Levels in Maths and Physics achieving a C and a D.
On opening his results, he said: “I’m extremely happy with my results today. I have worked so hard to get to this point and I’m excited about my next steps – an amazing future working at McLaren.”

Now he will be joining the team at McLaren as a Composites Apprentice. James is already familiar with the company after completing work experience with them earlier in the academic year.

“UTC gives you the opportunity and ability to connect with employers. It gives you the chance to learn about engineering practically without having to wait until going to university.”

Following a rigorous assessment centre that took place at UTC, along with three other students, James was selected by McLaren to take part in the work experience project last 8 weeks.

Talking about the experience he said: “It was really great to do the placement. It gave me a proper insight into industry and to see how businesses work. I’ve also worked with McLaren as part of my studies at UTC on a carbon fibre project.”

Continuing and touching on why he chose to come to UTC in Year 9: “I don’t think I’d have been able to get experience like this without UTC or have been able to secure this particular degree apprenticeship. UTC gives you the opportunity and ability to connect with employers. It gives you the chance to learn about engineering practically without having to wait until going to university. The facilities are industry-standard so it’s less daunting walking into a workplace when you already know how to use them.”