LEADING York-based building services company Shepherd Engineering Services (SES) has awarded certificates to all 16 staff who successfully completed stage one of the company's Continuing Professional Development Programme.

Further stages (two and three) lead to development as project managers and post-graduate qualifications.

The three stage in-house programme has been specifically designed and delivered in partnership between SES, Shepherd Corporate Services, and Leeds Metropolitan University.

It aims to develop the skills and knowledge of its employees in order that they may more effectively manage the mechanical and electrical process.