Jobseekers gather at Greenock Town Hall for recruitment fair

The Inverclyde Community Development Trust hosted its second recruitment fair of the year and it attracted around 30 employers who set up stalls.

Organisations represented on the day included Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service and Scottish Prison Service.

More than 220 people had signed up for free tickets to the recruitment showcase.

The Tele spoke to Jayden Cameron, 18, who was on the lookout for opportunities in office work.

She said: "I've just got an HNC in childcare at West College Scotland.

"I'm on Universal Credit and I'm currently looking for a job.

"I'd like to work in an office but I am keeping my options open."

Job hunters attending the fair got a chance to speak to employers from all different sectors.

The care industry was represented by Quarriers, Turning Point Scotland and Home Instead.

There were construction agencies too along with larger established local employers such as Inverclyde Council and River Clyde Homes.

Callum Mahon, 17, of Branchton, was at the careers fair with his friend Matthew Murdoch.

He said: "I'm here to look for an apprenticeship in bricklaying or construction, I've just finished a year doing brickwork at West College.

"It's good to have something like this that might advance my career."

Matthew, 19, also from Branchton, was on the same course.

He said: "I'm looking for an apprenticeship in construction, bricklaying or painting and decorating.

"An apprenticeship is an opportunity to learn about the building industry."

The Trust's Donna Bryson has been very encouraged by the response to the event - and says that another one is already in the works.

Donna said: "We were delighted with the response of local employers and support services, with approximately 30 organisations represented.

"The feedback has been very positive from both employers and clients alike and we are already thinking of our next recruitment fair, which we hope to run either in September or October."