About 1,000 of the UK's brightest young people looking to take a construction degree have applied to the ConstructionSkills Inspire Scholarship Scheme.
And 91 of these are from the east of England – yet just 23 potential local employers have signed up from the region.
But Inspire aims to match the employer with a shortlist of young people looking for support.
Companies are able to select a student and test them out with a 10-week placement after the first year of their degree course.
It means that at the end of their degree, the young person is familiar with a company and, if offered a job, is work-ready and committed to that firm.
To register interest in the scheme, or to receive further details call education and careers adviser Sarah Lambert on 01509 282885 or e-mail
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