ZODIAC Training has expanded its team with the appointment of HILARY RAMSHAW.

Ms Ramshaw, below, from Consett, has been recruited to help place young people in apprenticeships throughout the North-East.

She will work closely with Connexions and Jobcentreplus advisors helping young people who are looking to gain further qualifications, but do not want to return to the classroom.

She has experience in the marketing field and business sector, having been a self-employed marketing consultant and a golf sales manager at Slaley Hall Hotel, in Northumberland.