Lucky Liam Finch has scooped a marketing apprenticeship which will see him heading off to the Monaco Yacht Show.

Luxury aircraft management firm Luviair is the first aviation business to support a new marketing apprenticeship scheme launched by the Department of Economic Development and The Marketing Partnership.

Following a recent recruitment campaign, Luviair has offered their first marketing apprenticeship to Liam, who graduated from King William’s College and the University of Nottingham.

Liam will begin his placement in September, working four days a week at Luviair’s office in Ronaldsway, while studying one day a week towards his CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing. He will also attend the Monaco Yacht Show in September as part of his initial induction.

The marketing apprenticeship provides an opportunity for candidates with a passion for marketing to study towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification while gaining practical, real-world experience in the workplace.

The scheme is open to all school leavers, university graduates and young people looking for a career change.

Nigel Watson, CEO of Luviair said: ’We believe in giving the next generation in the island a real chance; getting a career break is often difficult for many young people. We are thrilled to join the apprenticeship scheme to give someone the opportunity to step onto the career ladder, study for a recognised qualification and learn about the VIP helicopter industry’.

Left to right: Olga Debnam, Diana Kneale, Paul Whitfield (EC155 commander), Stephanie Spencer, Tim Geering (EC155 co-pilot), Mairi Lockwood (manager), Patrick O’Brien, Kerry Walker, Nigel Watson (director and owner)