Thousands of young people have been hooked up with courses and training thanks to a new website inspired by August’s riots.

West Norwood based Neet2eet.com, a free-to-use website that helps teenagers and young adults find courses and training opportunities, has attracted 10,000 visitors in just six weeks.

It was launched in October by a pair of former youth workers following violence across Britain this summer, and they now hope the site can become a nationwide resource for those looking to take their first steps towards work.

Marcus Miller, who set up Neet2eet with his business partner John Patrick, said: "In the wake of the riots we got our heads together to see if we could create a product young people could use.

"Most of the Government websites aren't so young-people focused. The average 15-year-old wants something that's user friendly."

The site aims to help teenagers and young adults who are labelled as Neet - not in education, employment or training. It also aims to stop school leavers falling into this category.

Mr Miller said with jobs scarce and university fees rising steeply, more teenagers should consider starting an apprenticeship as a way of finding work.

The website has formed partnerships with colleges and training providers across London.

Users, who must be aged 15 to 24, can browse opportunities or sign up to get messages about specific subjects or areas they are interested in.

A spokeswoman for the site said 2,200 visitors had already registered to get alerts.