York High School is set to play host to the annual city-wide York Apprenticeship Recruitment Event on 15 March, highlighting the range of opportunities available to school and college leavers around the city.
The event will be open from 4-7pm, with dozens of local recruiting employers and training providers already signed up.
Training providers such as York College and Derwent Training are scheduled to attend alongside employers such as Fera Science, British Army, City of York Council, Portakabin, Pro-Pak Foods, Marriott Hotel, Citywide Health and many more.
Apprenticeships are a great way for young people to further their skillset and gain valuable experience from industry professionals while earning a wage.
The event is also a chance to speak with support services such as NYBEP, Aspire-igen and Jobcentre Plus.
Attendees are encouraged to just turn up between 4-7pm with a copy of their CV.
Cllr Andrew Waller, Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning, said: “York is fortunate to play host to a broad range of businesses and industries, and this event represents a great opportunity for skilled young people to meet face to face with what could be their future employer.
“It is crucial to our city’s future that young people are able to find jobs that suit their skills and provide rewarding opportunities. Events like this can make all the difference to a person’s career prospects difference, and I would urge young people who are interested in apprenticeships to attend.”
