Two Westholme pupils have secured prestigious apprenticeships at Jaguar and Coca Cola.

Aaman Hafiz and departing head boy Yusuf Mumtaz will be going on to work for global companies as they reap their success from Westholme School in Blackburn.

Yusuf achieved all A/A * grades across Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics.

The technology fan is now looking forward to moving to Warwick for the start of his new career at Jaguar Land Rover.

Yusuf, 18, said: “I am delighted to have received and accepted one of three places on a prestigious degree apprenticeship program with Jaguar Land Rover in Computer Science.

“My role is a Data Analyst, where I will prepare and organise data using complex algorithms to help my team make crucial business decisions.

“This is complemented with me studying for a degree in Data Analytics at the neighbouring University of Warwick, where I will continue to learn new skills that can be put into practice in my new role.

“I look forward to climbing the Jaguar Land Rover hierarchies and eventually be able to lead the data analytics team in the future.”

During his GCSEs, Yusuf was diagnosed with a life-changing disease of Type 1 Diabetes. He sat a full week of his GCSE exams in hospital without the ability to write with either of his hands.

Amaan said Westholme shaped him to be ‘business ready’ – which enabled him to shine from the 900 applicants who applied for the apprenticeship.

The Blackburn teenager will be moving to London for his new role and will be involved in the supply and distribution of one of the world’s most iconic drinks brands.

He said: “It’s a little bit daunting but I’m looking forward to the challenge. Westholme helped me t get business ready – not just teaching academic subjects but also helping me become a team player and confident when presenting.”

A key moment for Amaan during his time at Westholme was the careers event at Old Trafford, this allowed him to confirm what career path he wanted to take in the future.

He added: “My next step is to work for Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners in Supply Chain and Logistics and I am looking forward to progressing within this role and travelling around different countries for work.”