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.
Points shared in dramatic Devon derby
Match Report: PAFC 2-2 ECFC
Jobs at risk at Plymouth children's charity
Staff receiving 1-2-1 consultations
Thousands have say on proposed Tamar Tag fee increase
Findings will be out later this month
South Devon health bosses behave ‘like arsonists’, says MP
'I’m absolutely livid'
Argyle boss named manager of the month
Tom Cleverley wins League One award
£50 million defence deal for Plymouth
Hundreds of new jobs expected
