Career booster for teen.

A young Ryton man has proved to have the X-factor after leaving school and gaining an apprenticeship position at Springfield Peugeot.

When the Gateshead car dealership interviewed for an administration apprentice in May, one candidate stood out from the rest.

With his enthusiasm to learn and confidence to succeed, Jonathan Marshall made such an impression he was snapped up straight away. Jonathan, 17, was studying for A-levels when he was put forward for the interview by Gateshead-based Access Training.

He had initially applied to the training agency following advice from his cousin, Andrew Gibson, who is employed by Access Training in its administration department.

Andrew had recently completed an apprenticeship in administration himself and told Jonathan how it really helped him develop his skills as well as gain valuable qualifications.

Jonathan is settling in well at Springfield Peugeot.

He said: "I'm really enjoying the challenge of my new post and already feel part of a great team. I'm keen to make a career in this type of work and believe the apprenticeship programme will give me the skills and qualifications to do this".