Tedros Hagos

Tedros Hagos - Fifteen's Apprentice Programme, Class of 2009. Tedros has overcome enormous personal difficulties to get where he is. He was granted asylum in the UK after fleeing from imprisonment in Ethiopia, following forced conscription into the army. Tedros arrived with nothing, lived in a church and is still unable to contact his family through fear for their safety. Remarkably he never uses his background as an excuse or barrier. Tedros has a natural ability in the kitchen and a thirst for learning. Tedros excelled in all areas of the apprenticeship gaining a Distinction! Tedros has a natural positive attitude and shows respect to everyone he encounters. He has been working at restaurant Coq d'Argent for the last 2 years and now oversees the training of his own apprentices. He is an outstanding example of a young person who has overcome great obstacles and grasps every opportunity to achieve his goals. CR