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 When school starts next February, hundreds of Eastern Suburbs students will be picking up a trade from the new Youth Apprenticeships Scheme.

 Manukau East MP Ross Robertson says one local school has signed up to the project.  Edgewater College, Pakuranga, will offer students a greater chance to study a trade.

 The Youth Apprenticeship Scheme gives students the opportunity to build the key skills they need for a career in industry while they are at school. They can also pursue a Modern Apprenticeship.

 "The government wants to help all New Zealanders reach their full potential. Making school interesting and relevant to students and relevant to the career they intend to pursue is an important step towards this," Ross Robertson said.

 The Youth Apprenticeships Scheme is part of the Schools Plus programme. Schools Plus has received a $39.7 million investment from the government to ensure all young people are involved in structured learning until they reach the age of 18.

 "Offering the Youth Apprenticeships Scheme in an Eastern Suburbs school is a great opportunity for local young people who are interested in a trade," said Ross Robertson.

 "It means they can begin learning and practising the core skills they need while they are still at school, for education is the key to choice in a career."

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