More than 35 new vacancies in the fashion and textiles sector were promoted at a pop-up shop in Huddersfield’s Packhorse Centre.

The shop was set up by the Textile Centre of Excellence, based at Red Doles Lane, to promote the growing number of vacancies in the sector and to advise people about opportunities across West Yorkshire and beyond.

Bill Macbeth, managing director of the textile centre, said: “We are seeing a real growth in demand for both experienced people and for enthusiastic young people to join our sector.

“There are some excellent career opportunities on offer, and we thought it would make sense to bring them to people’s attention by setting up a shop in the busy Packhorse Centre.”

Vacancies include apprenticeships for dyeing technicians and screen printers plus a range of manufacturing, design, administration and warehousing occupations and also opportunities for graduates and experienced manufacturers.

Mr Macbeth said: “We know this is a time when young people are reviewing their options and some are realising that there is an alternative to going on to college or university and ending up with a massive student debt.

“Our local companies offer keen young people a chance to earn money from day one, with a wide range of exciting prospects, including chances to continue their studies for people who make the grade.”