A spotlight is being shone on young workers across the city as part of National Apprenticeship Week, with some of Glasgow's brightest giving an insight into their working life.

Apprentices at City Building in Glasgow have shared their experience of their start to working life to show others the benefits of apprenticeships across the country.

This comes as part of the week-long celebration, which aims to bring the whole apprenticeship community together and celebrate the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy.

Two of those involved as current apprentices are 20-year-old twin brothers Vittorio and Santino Pelosi.

The pair are in their third year of joinery apprenticeships at City Building, having previously worked at their parent’s eponymous café on Park Road, in Glasgow’s West End.

They now hope to stay on once they have finished with their training with City Building.

Vito said: “One of the best things about our apprenticeship is the skills we’ve learnt. We really enjoy the work that we do, and we’ve made lots of new friends too."

Sonny added: "We knew a few friends who were working as joiners and electricians at City Building when we were working in the café, and they all said really good things about their jobs.

"Once we decided that we wanted to do an apprenticeship, they helped us with our interviews and we secured our places.”

Another joinery apprentice, Gareth Nzelwa, has said he enjoys his job and working with his hands, echoing the feeling of the twins of wanting to continue his work after completing his training.

Aged 30, Gareth is one of the oldest apprentices at City Building and is hearing impaired.

He added: "I feel comfortable at City Building. I’ve bonded with a lot of people here and make lots of friends. I enjoy working with others."

Chloe Ross, 17, meanwhile, knew she wanted to secure an apprenticeship with the business after completing work experience with City Building at school.

The painting and decorating apprentice said: “I was the first girl from my school to leave and go into construction. I really enjoyed my work experience and I wanted to come back because there is such a good atmosphere at City Building.”

Connor Hamilton, 18, is in his second-year painting apprenticeship at City Building and is hearing impaired. He also joined the firm after he left secondary school and says the apprenticeship “made his life.”

Connor is following in his father’s footsteps, who was also a painter.

He explains: “Since being here, my confidence has grown, and I feel much more mature. My time at school was up and down, but here, I feel much more positive."

For those without prior experience, City Building also offer a chance to transfer skills.

Candice Ronald, 16, spent time in the beauty industry as a therapist before starting as an apprentice painter.

Candice heard about City Building through her uncle, who had completed his painting and decorating apprenticeship with the firm.

She said: “Once I told my uncle that I was doing my apprenticeship, he was really excited for me. He couldn’t recommend City Building enough as a place to learn and work. He had a great experience, so I was really excited to get going myself.”