AN apprenticeship recruitment event is to be held in York next Thursday, from 5pm to 8pm.

The event, at the council’s West Offices, will give young people information on apprenticeships with a chance to meet 15 employers offering more than 40 apprenticeships, and get advice from training providers.

The event will also launch the new York Apprenticeship Challenge campaign to raise awareness of apprenticeships and create 100 new places in 100 days.

Local businesses attending the event include solicitors, insurance brokers, IT and digital, civil engineering and accountants.

Details are available from york.apprenticeships@york.gov.uk or visit facebook.com/yorkapprenticeships.