Employers are being urged to utilise local recruitment support initiatives.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging businesses across East Renfrewshire to take advantage of services available through local jobcentres, including recruitment events and training.
A DWP spokesperson said: "Our jobcentres are open for recruitment events tailored to individual employers, and we regularly host jobs fairs that bring multiple businesses together under one roof.
"We can also organise bespoke training to help prepare candidates for your roles."
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Recent figures show that in East Renfrewshire, the claimant count – which includes those on Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit and looking for work – stands at 965.
To help jobseekers, the DWP is offering pre-employment training and voluntary work experience to build practical, workplace skills.
The spokesperson said: "The programmes provide valuable hands-on experience and help develop essential transferable skills.
"They can be a stepping stone to a new career path.
"Attending a jobs fair is a great way for jobseekers to meet employers face-to-face, learn about live vacancies, and discover the full range of support available through their local jobcentre."
The recent employment figures paint a positive picture for Scotland overall, with 2.674 million people currently in work.
This is an increase of 12,000 on the previous quarter and 65,000 on the year.
The employment rate stands at 75.1%, while the unemployment rate has dropped to 3.8%.
In East Renfrewshire, 170 customers started work in all age groups this July.
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Alison McGovern, UK Government Minister for Employment, said: "Today’s figures show real progress with economic inactivity down, and 384,000 jobs added to the economy since last summer, putting more money in people’s pockets.
"We are determined to see unemployment fall – that’s why we’re focused on getting people into good jobs by joining up work, health and skills support and transforming jobcentres to focus on genuine support not ticking boxes.
"As we grow the economy and transform opportunity in every area with our Plan for Change, we will ensure no one will be left on the scrapheap."
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