A YOUNGSTER is gearing up for a career in the motoring industry after starting an apprenticeship with a dealership.

Rebecca Head has joined Jennings Ford’s Stockton base as a sales administrator.

The 18-year-old, from Billingham, near Stockton, will undergo a one-year apprenticeship to gain experience and qualifications.

Her role will include taxing new and used vehicles, checking vehicle stock, invoicing and filing.

After leaving Billingham’s Northfield Comprehensive School with ten GCSEs, Miss Head said she had wanted to join the Royal Marines.

However, after finding out about apprenticeship programmes in the region, she said she looked for something closer to home.

She added: “This offers the best of both worlds.

“Not only am I learning through on-the-job training, I’m also working towards achieving additional qualifications and earning a wage at the same time.”