LIVERPOOL youngsters are being offered the chance to apply for 133 new apprenticeships being created by a city council scheme.

Twenty firms are taking part in the Liverpool Apprenticeship Scheme with jobs across a wide range of professions including, joiners, electricians and computer technicians through to accounts clerks and hospitality staff.

Candidates have until next Friday to lodge their applications for the apprenticeships that range from 12 months to three years.

Liverpool cabinet member for employment and skills Cllr Nick Small said:Š “This is a key initiative in our commitment to increase the number of apprenticeships across the city.

“At a time when cuts in funding are being made across the board it is even more important that we support our young people in gaining the skills they need to obtain employment.

“We want to have a highly-skilled and motivated workforce ready to take advantage of any improvement in the economy in future years.”

Firms taking part include Groundwork Merseyside – who will be taking on 25 to train as business energy advisors.