BT is offering free traineeships to help young people in North Yorkshire get “work ready” and prepared for their future careers.

The seven-week course, combining hands-on work experience with coaching and training, is open to anyone aged 16 to 24 not currently in education, employment or training.

Traineeships are an opportunity for people who want to get a job or continue their education, but who lack the necessary skills and experience to make it happen.

The next traineeship starts on May 16 and will be held at the BT distribution centre on Darlington Road, Northallerton.

For more details or to apply visit btplc.com/Careercentre/WorkReady.