Training providers have joined a campaign to recruit 100 apprentices in 100 days.

The challenge was laid down by the National Apprenticeship Service. Those taking it up included YH Training Services, which has offices at John William Street in Huddersfield.

The company secured 111 apprenticeship opportunities for young people across Yorkshire and the Humber over a three-month period.

Frank McMahon, managing director of YH Training Services, said: “Some young people may feel they now have to stay in education until they are 18 years old, but they do not. They have to stay in learning and obviously apprenticeships meet this legal requirement.

“Young people can therefore continue to leave formal education at 16 and progress to Apprenticeships where they will earn while they learn.

“We currently have over 50 further apprenticeship vacancies with local employers and would actively encourage school and college leavers to get in touch with us – we’d love to help them start their careers.”

He said: “For businesses, apprenticeships are a financially efficient way of bringing enthusiastic young people into their business to allow for expansion or fill current and future skills gaps.”

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