Having spent one day a week at the offices of the Crow, it did not take too long to realise just how highly Fred was regarded, both professionally and personally. Everyone has made me feel more than welcome since my first day and have all been willing to point me in the right direction when I needed their help. The award was extremely beneficial for me, not just because it contributed financially towards exam fees, text books and costs, which can build up. But with the offer of employment at the end, I had a definite goal to work towards and could look forward to working with people I had got to know over the previous six months. I hope that I am able to do the award, and Fred's memory, justice during my time with mid-Anglia newspapers, and would encourage anyone thinking of taking the NCTJ course to apply for the award.
Training continues. .