There are many young people getting ready to embark on the next stage of their lives, either heading off to higher education or looking at the opportunities in the world of work, especially after receiving their A-level exam results last week.

It is not, it has to be said, the best of times to be entering the jobs market, with youth unemployment a growing problem. We have been highlighting in the Telegraph & Argus, through our Foundation for Jobs campaign, the great work being done in Bradford to create jobs, apprenticeships and internships to tackle this serious issue.

One of the problems is that although there are jobs out there, very often the potential candidates new to the jobs market don’t have quite the right talents or skills that the employers are looking for.

Bradford College is making strides towards solving this with its intention to develop links with local employers to help create courses that equip young people with exactly the sort of knowledge and skills that will enable them to be an attractive proposition to recruiters.

The E3 project in Bradford is already working towards this aim, trying to link up local companies with schools and colleges to create ongoing relationships so that local young people are in the best position to apply for local jobs.

Although this year a record number of young people are heading for university, that is not the be-all and end-all of education, and it makes perfect sense that those students who wish to enter the world of work are given the very best start by being able to take courses that help to address the skills gaps many companies complain about.