Andy Palmer, BT Group head of skills development, said: “Recruitment has already started - but there are plenty of places left if anyone knows of a young person who they think would be suitable. http://www.btgraduates.com/

“The apprenticeships are in various frameworks and levels - you can get all the information you need on our website.”

Foundation degree
“There are also some places left on our new Level 4 apprenticeship in software engineering,” he said. “This is a new apprenticeship aimed at young people from inside or outside the company who have a passion for innovation and would like to gain a professional qualification.

“Successful applicants will work for BTID, and be based at Adastral Park near Ipswich. They’ll attend University College Suffolk on day-release to complete a Foundation degree, starting in September.”
To apply online, http://www.btplc.com/Careercentre/CareerStart-Apprentices/index.htm applicants need to have a minimum of five GCSEs - including English, Maths and IT - and be studying, or have gained, a minimum of two A levels/NVQ equivalent.