New figures show that there was a rise of more than 13% in new apprenticeships in Devon last year.
7,800 young people began the increasingly popular form of work in 2012.
Employers benefit from a government grant in return for providing a job a training for a 16 to 24 year-old.
Storm overflow prevention work set for Plymouth
But it will take five years
Help needed to find Exminster pensioner
Concerns for Charles Fulton, 74
City lose at home again
Kyle Wooton brace gives Stockport win over sorry Exeter
Calls for inclusion on Plymouth lord mayor role
It traditionally alternates between Conservative and Labour
Upgrades to Plymouth storm overflows to take place
Hoe bathing waters are priority to stop sewage discharges
Dartmoor finances facing biggest cut for years
'Do DEFRA think the Dartmoor pixie exists?'
