A BURNLEY-based estate agency is investing in the future by appointing four apprentices to departments across the company.

Petty’s, which has offices in Burnley, Nelson, Colne and Barrowford are keen to support routes into employment for young people in the area.

Damian Garvey has joined the lettings team as part of a BTEC and NVQ-based apprenticeship in sales under Themis at Burnley College.

Joining the commercial team are Tom Shaw and Meghan Wilson. In his role, Tom aims to secure a university level qualification with a view to becoming a chartered surveyor.

Meghan, who is studying for a Business and Administration Level Three Diploma (NVQ) at Burnley College, will be supporting the team in administrative duties and keeping the Petty’s website updated.

Natalie Jackson has joined the residential team in Nelson under a Level Two business administration apprenticeship with Nelson and Colne College.