A CLYDEBANK teenager is making airwaves in his bid to become a radio DJ.

Connor Marshall is developing a range of audio and video editing skills as part of a creative and digital media foundation apprenticeship.

The opportunity has allowed the 18-year-old to gain workplace experience at the Bauer Media Group station Clyde 1.

Connor said his placement is the “highlight of the week”.

He added: “I’d encourage anybody looking to build a career in the creative industries to choose a foundation apprenticeship. It gives you a great head start and industry experience.

“The work placement has opened a lot of doors for me and I’ve gained practical experience. Once I saw the depth and range of skills we would cover, I knew it was for me.”

During foundation apprenticeships, pupils spend time out of the classroom with a learning provider and in a workplace to gain a qualification at the same level as a Higher.

Bauer Academy Project Manager Martina Salveta believes Connor, who also trains at West College Scotland, has slotted in perfectly as a member of the team.

She said: “I love having Connor here. I wish there had been something like this when I was at school. They’re treated as adults and have learned so many new skills.”

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Connor’s achievements are being celebrated along with other apprentices’ as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week – co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Damien Yeates, SDS chief executive, said: “Demand from employers continues to drive the development and growth of Scottish Apprenticeships.

“Scottish Apprenticeships create opportunities for everyone no matter their background and for every business no matter its size or sector.

“Looking towards a future increasingly disrupted by technological and societal changes, work-based learning has never been more relevant for supporting people into highly productive and sustainable jobs.

“We are facing ever-growing demand for foundation and graduate apprenticeships from employers, demonstrating that work-based learning is crucial to meeting critical skills gaps.”

Meanwhile, the Scottish Government is on track to meet its target of 30,000 new apprenticeship starts in the next year.

To find out more about apprenticeships visit apprenticeships.scot.