Luxury aircraft management firm Luviair has become the first aviation business to support a new marketing apprenticeship scheme launched by the Department of Economic Development and The Marketing Partnership.
The marketing apprenticeship provides an opportunity for candidates with a passion for marketing to study towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification whilst 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.
Following a recent recruitment campaign, Luviair has offered their first marketing apprenticeship to Liam Finch 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, whilst studying one day a week towards his CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing. The successful candidate will also attend the Monaco Yacht Show in September as part of his initial induction.
Nigel Watson, CEO of Luviair comments: “We believe in giving the next generation on 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”.
Director of The Marketing Partnership Heather Blackley added: “By introducing the Marketing Apprenticeships for the Isle of Man we are hoping to encourage a great start to a local professional career path for those with an aptitude for marketing and wanting to progress through the Chartered Institute of Marketing's professional study programmes. I wish Liam the best of luck with his studies and with his exciting new role with Luviair”.
The new marketing apprentice at Luviair will help implement the firm’s strategic marketing plans which include the launch of a new VIP Helicopter Health Check Service for private helicopter owners and a free Heli-Yacht Health Check Service for wealth management agencies on the island.
