BUSINESSES looking to recruit an apprentice are being given the chance to exhibit at a recruitment event in York.

City of York Council is hosting the Apprenticeship Recruitment Event on March 12.

The city’s first two recruitment events in 2014 attracted more than 300 young people and parents looking for information on apprenticeships and apprenticeship vacancies across York.

Last year’s events helped employers such as Nestlé, Haxby Group Pharmacy, Burn & Co Solicitors, BHP Insurance and the NHS meet aspiring young people who could fill their positions.

The event, which will take place at West Offices between 4.30pm and 7.30pm, will be held during National Apprenticeship Week and looks to highlight both the business benefits of hiring apprentices and the individual benefits of pursuing an Apprenticeship job with training.

The third York Apprenticeship Recruitment Event will look to match talented young people to apprentice vacancies across the city, with a focus on A level and Diploma students looking for an alternative career progression route to University.

Councillor David Levene, cabinet member for Transport, Planning & Economic Development said: “This event is popular with parents and young people who are looking to find out more about apprenticeships in York.”

“The city has seen a growth in both the awareness of Apprenticeships and the number of vacancies available and I would encourage businesses who have vacancies to exhibit for free at this event and speak to the wealth of talent across the city.”