Creating more local job opportunities for our young people is an importrant part of my plan for our area.

I have already organised three apprenticeship events at Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough, which have brought some of our great local businesses together with our schools and training providers.

I will continue to work with all these groups to ensure that we continue to drive cooperation between them ensuring more high-quality local opportunities for our young people on Teesside and in East Cleveland.