Sutton South councillor Richard Clifton presented certificates to some well-trained young people.

A ceremony was held on Friday, January 25, in the Ivory Lounge after they had completed professional training at Synergy UK in Sutton.

Councillor Clifton said: “I think the work of this company is helping match skills to jobs, getting people trained, getting people out of unemployment and meeting the labour force needs of local employers.

“I was very pleased to be invited to present these City and Guilds certificates, as the local Councillor.”

Synergy UK provide training towards the Diploma in Health and Social Care and Retail Knowledge.