450 IT apprenticeships will be created in 2013 as part of a collaborative scheme between the National IT Partnership (NiTP) and BT.

The apprentices will receive training to meet BT requirements at a range of collages, apprentices will undergo a rapid training programme in order to develop skills.

The 450 new roles will be divided between five locations including Bedford, Portsmouth and Birmingham.

“We are delighted that, through this partnership with BT and NiTP, 100 new jobs have been created for young people in IT roles, said “Karen Price, e-skills UK chief executive”.