YOUNG people from Leicester schools have taken part in an event to showcase the range of apprenticeship opportunities available across the city.
Around 100 students from local schools attended the apprenticeship recruitment fair at Leicester’s City Hall to find out about the opportunities on offer and what it means to ‘earn while you learn’.
Students were able to hear about the experiences of current apprentices and talk directly to representatives from a range of local employers and training providers.
Among the companies and organisations taking part were VF Corporation (The North Face), Specsavers. Nylacast, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, TGW Logistics, Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, Evo Group, Twin Employment and Training, Leicester College and Loughborough College.
Councillor Mustafa Malik, assistant city mayor for communities, jobs and skills, said: “Young people can benefit enormously from apprenticeships where they can gain meaningful work experience while studying for recognised qualifications up to degree level.
“I’m pleased we were able to welcome so many young people to City Hall to meet and talk to current apprentices and a wide range of employers as they begin to consider their options for the future.”
The event was organised by Leicester and Leicestershire Careers Hub, Leicester city Council and the East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network.