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Graduation Success as Gemma Ross Joins IT Department Full-Time

RTC North is proud to celebrate the success of Gemma Ross, who has graduated from Northumbria University with a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and has now joined the organisation's IT team in a full-time role. Gemma's journey from student to employee demonstrates RTC's commitment to nurturing talent, supporting skills development and helping the next generation build rewarding careers across the North.

Having worked at RTC alongside her studies over the past two years, Gemma successfully balanced university life with gaining valuable hands-on experience within the business. Following her graduation, she has now taken the next step in her career by transitioning into full-time employment with the organisation. Gemma will continue to support RTC North's digital infrastructure and technology services as part of the IT team, bringing with her both academic knowledge and practical experience gained during her time with the company.

Speaking about her new role, Gemma said:

"I'm looking forward to learning from my team, taking on a more supportive role and consolidating my learning from university. My team are very talented, and it is a fantastic opportunity to be able to work more closely with them. RTC has been a wonderful company to work for; the atmosphere is always positive and friendly, and I'm inspired by the hard work everyone puts in. I also appreciate the flexibility, which has enabled me to continue part-time around my university studies over the last two years."

Michael Ball, Head of Digital, Data and ICT, said:

"We are delighted to congratulate Gemma on her graduation and welcome her into a full-time position within the IT team. Throughout her time with RTC North, she has demonstrated a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and a real commitment to developing her skills. We're proud to have supported her alongside her studies and look forward to seeing her continue to grow and contribute to the organisation in the years ahead."

Gemma's achievement reflects RTC North's ongoing commitment to supporting talent development and creating opportunities for people to build rewarding careers within the organisation.

Gemma's achievement reflects RTC's ongoing commitment to investing in people, developing skills and creating opportunities for the next generation of talent. By supporting individuals throughout their education and early careers, RTC North helps people gain the experience, confidence and skills needed to build successful careers while strengthening the organisation's future workforce.