From the checkouts to giving cheques out

Aaron Wilmot

A Middleton student has gone from working in a supermarket checkout to being on the verge of studying accountancy at university in a complete career change.

Aaron Wilmot left school at the age of 16 and went to study A levels, but did not complete the course as he decided it was not for him.

He then decided to go out to work and had several jobs which included working in a supermarket and a warehouse. For the next couple of years he continued to work because he wanted to earn money, and felt this was his priority at the time.

Although he enjoyed working, he decided he wanted to turn his life around and become an accountant. He applied for the BTEC National Diploma course at Hopwood Hall College to give himself a broad insight into all business areas, with the view of getting a place at University to study accountancy.

Since joining the course, Aaron has achieved distinctions across the board.

His tutor Elaine Morley said: “Aaron has acted as excellent male role model in the group. His witty comments and good work ethics have helped his peers to come through this course successfully too.

"In the future, he wants to go to Manchester University to further his education and achieve his goal of becoming an accountant. He is on track to achieve the high grades required and his good business knowledge gained in the first year should enable him to continue successfully in his second year. I also believe that his work industry experience has helped him apply theory to practice easily and has been a valuable contribution to his success.

"Aaron has been a pleasure to teach. He meets all deadlines, produces good work, but he has also been a key figure within the group in helping others with their studies.”