French based IT giant Capgemini will recruit 100 IT apprentices with permanent positions on offer to those who complete the placements.

The scheme which includes an 18 month programme for GCSE equivalent level students and a five-year A-level equivalent sponsored degree are part of a Governmental scheme to increase apprenticeships within the IT sector.

The new batch comes after 44 apprentices were hired in 2012. Brian Sinclair, head of fresher recruitment at Capgemini UK, said: “Last year's apprentice intake has been a huge success with our clients and our managers".

Sinclair said: "This year, we want more of the hardworking students from Britain's industrial heartland for roles based in the West Midlands”.