After completing her hairdressing apprenticeship in 2005 she went into a partnership to open a local hairdressing salon called Ladies & Gents which she has been running for four months.

She landed a job at a salon in Scunthorpe and then its sister salon in Goole after progressing to level two in an NVQ in hairdressing.

Then she embarked on a design course which inspired her to open her own business in Pasture Road, Goole. After only a few months business is booming.

Miss Davey said: "You get to learn more basics at College and gain actual hands on experience in the workplace. I would definitely recommend others to take this route and come out of an apprenticeship more experienced."

The college successfully runs apprenticeships at different levels and in many vocational areas as well as hairdressing, including business and administration, beauty therapy, engineering, plumbing and construction.

The framework includes an NVQ, key skills and a technical certificate such as a BTEC or City and Guilds qualification.

Learners are also encouraged to enrol on the Young Enterprise Enrichment Programme to develop their business ideas and access expert advice.

Following apprenticeship success, North Lindsey College also offers its learners a service to help them set up a business .

Catherine Griffith, work based learner manager at the college, said: "Apprenticeships are a fantastic career access route designed for people who want to learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications while working."