Merseyside MPs Joe Benton and Steve Rotheram have visited Carillion's training centre in Liverpool to see how local apprentices are gaining the skills and qualifications for a career in construction.

As former apprentices themselves, they were keen to see what opportunities are available today for young people to learn a trade.

Carillion is the largest employer of young apprentices in the sector with around 2,000 trainees at any one time. Its training centre in Liverpool offers young people aged between 16-19 years a four-month initial training programme moving on to a level 2 apprenticeship, where work experience is gained through working with small local building firms.

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During their visit they were able to see the training in action and speak with a number of apprentices, trainers and managers.

Bootle MP Joe Benton said: "There is no doubt that finding work can be a challenge right now so it is extremely important to have centres like this right here in my constituency.

"It's clear that if we give our young people the opportunities they deserve, the ability and willingness to learn is there in abundance."

(CD/IT)