CITY of York Council will be hosting the York Apprenticeship and Training event at West Offices on Thursday, August 31 from 4-7pm, to support young people following A-level and GCSE exam results.

Hundreds of apprenticeship vacancies throughout York will be on offer, along with training and employment opportunities in business, finance, marketing, hospitality, engineering, construction, childcare and many other areas.

Employers confirmed include Nestlé, NFU Mutual, City of York Council, Network Rail, Gear 4 Music, Persimmon Homes and the Royal Air Force.

There will be a spotlight on careers in the hospitality sector, with The Principal Hotel doing mocktail demonstrations, Marriott York making and serving canapés and Betty’s, Park Inn and Hilton Hotel available to talk to.

Councillor Keith Aspden, deputy leader of the council and responsible for economic development and York Skills Plan said, “This ever-popular event offers the chance for young people and their parents to meet recruiting employers, and gain support and advice on apprenticeship vacancies as they look to start their career.

“Young people are increasingly recognising that an apprenticeship has a great deal to offer in helping to build a successful career and can be of great benefit to businesses as well.

“We are happy to support young people and businesses with such events and as a council we are committed to helping businesses to create apprenticeship jobs and take on young talent to support their business grow.

The event is open to people aged between 16 and 24, who should take CVs along, and parents.

For more information on the event, email york.apprenticeships@york.gov.uk, phoning 01904 553732 or go to the York Apprenticeships page on Facebook.