The York Apprenticeship Challenge (The Press, June 15) is a great campaign.

Doing an apprenticeship is the best way for the young people of York to get a skill and qualification in their chosen profession.

Well done to The Press for backing this Apprenticeship Challenge in York and the City of York Council.

I urge the young people of York to apply for the 30 apprenticeships that are being offered and possibly one of the 100 apprenticeships by the region’s businesses as it’s the best possible thing that you could do for your future careers.

Terry Smith, Fourth Avenue, York.