Ferrari apprentices given chance of a lifetime

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The actor, who presents Scrapheap Challenge, helped open the luxury firm's new apprentice facility in Slough and met the 11 apprentices enrolled in a three-year programme.

"Meeting the apprentices was inspirational," says Llewellyn. "They are clearly an exceptional group of young people who have been given the opportunity many would only dream of. Teaching young people the skills in science, engineering and technology they will learn on this apprentice programme is vital to our future."

Competition for the 11 places was fierce, with more than 1,000 applications from school leavers. The "winners" will be employed at UK Ferrari dealerships and attend 24 weeks of dedicated Ferrari training at Ferrari North Europe's head office too.

"We are delighted to welcome the new apprentices and were overwhelmed by the interest in this programme," says Matteo Torre, regional manager Ferrari North Europe.

"This project is part of the Ferrari philosophy of investing in young talent."

Ferrari's investment in the apprenticeship totals more than £500,000 and includes two purpose-designed classrooms with 11 computer terminals, a dedicated fully-equipped workshop and, of course, a number of cars too.

One apprentice was taken on by Joe Macari Servicing at Wandsworth, one by HR Owen Sports Cars London and one by Maranello Egham, among others.