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Yorkshire & Humber to participate in ‘100 Days Apprenticeship Challenge’

The National Apprenticeship Service, in partnership with 20 local colleges and training providers, are challenging local businesses to increase the number of Apprenticeships in Yorkshire and the Humber over the next 100 days.

The ‘100 Days Apprenticeship Challenge’ will be launched on Monday 31 March 2014 and is encouraging as many employers as possible to get involved before the 8 July 2014.

The National Apprenticeship Service is the driving force behind this regional campaign and is delighted to have the support of so many local partners.

It is reported that over 60,000 apprenticeships started in Yorkshire and the Humber last year.

Anthony Knowles, head of employer accounts for the National Apprenticeship Service, said: ’We are delighted to be working in partnership with so many colleges and training providers on this exciting new campaign.

“The support of local businesses is vital if we are going to grow the skills base of our regional economy.

“It will provide some much needed new opportunities for young people and by agreeing to take on an apprentice, employers are not only supporting their local community but they are also making a good business decision to grow their own talented workforce.

“I would urge all employers to look at their current and future recruitment needs to see if there is somewhere they could take on an apprentice.’

There is also a sister campaign in the North East.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .