The new Apprenticeship Hub provides guidance, career support, courses, IT and study space whilst helping to ensure that apprentices are able to continue their training or employment on future projects once they have completed their work on the Olympic Park.

Jowell said: "The Apprenticeship Hub will allow people to develop all-round skills which complement their onsite learning and expand their CV. With the number of apprentices working on the Olympic Park and Village sites growing from 27 in January to 120 in November, the apprenticeships programme is helping to create a legacy of skilled workers who are able to adapt to a variety of roles within the workplace."

ODA Chairman John Armitt said: "We are committed to leaving a jobs and skills legacy that uses the Games as a catalyst to create long term career opportunities for local and young people. We have set a tough target for Apprenticeships and are working hard with our contractors to reach it."

Nicola Zeni from Barnet is working as an electrical apprentice on the Olympic stadium whilst studying at the College of North West London. She said: "I’m looking to pass my course, gain great experience on the Olympic Park and work my way up the ladder.

"Apprenticeships are a good way to learn from those who know and are actually doing the job, rather than from teachers. I’m really keen on sport, so working on this project is great. Everyone here knows what a great thing they’re working on and the Olympics Park site has all the best people."