Essex County Council is encouraging people aged 16-24 to consider an apprenticeship.

Since 2009 ECC’s apprenticeship programme has helped nearly 3,000 businesses to employ apprentices.

There are apprenticeships available in creative and digital media, energy, engineering, health and social care and science, technology, engineering and maths sectors.

Apprentices should be paid a minimum of £2.68 an hour.

To find out more visit Essex County Council Facebook or email apprenticeships@essex.gov.uk.