Jobcentre teams are marking a year of progress, with expanded partnerships across East Renfrewshire.
Barrhead Jobcentre has helped many people into work this year, thanks to growing partnerships with employers and dedicated support for specific groups, including young people and those over 50.
East Renfrewshire currently has a claimant count of 995 across all age groups.
There has been an 18% increase in customers aged 50+ into employment on the previous 12 months.
There was also a -2% change on year in customers searching for work in all age groups in East Renfrewshire.
Karen Tonks, a representative from the Jobcentre, said: “It’s been a busy year at our Jobcentre, with our team pulling out all the stops to connect jobseekers with opportunities and businesses with the right employees.
“From forging new business partnerships, we’ve worked hard to make a real difference.
“Specialist events for young people and the over-50s have been a real highlight, alongside our growing links with local businesses.
“These partnerships are helping us match people to jobs faster and more effectively.
“Looking ahead, we have hundreds of vacancies on our Find a Job – GOV.UK website, in virtually every sector – from hospitality to healthcare – and we’ll keep expanding our services to help even more people into fulfilling employment.”
Elsewhere, a major £820 million funding package is set to create 350,000 new workplace opportunities for young people on Universal Credit in sectors such as construction, health and social care and hospitality.
Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for Scotland, said: “From the Central Belt to our island communities, too many young Scots have been let down over recent years by a lack of opportunity.
“This £820 million investment will ensure that young people across Scotland have real pathways into work, whether that’s in our growing renewables sector, in construction trades that are crying out for skilled workers or in hospitality.
“Central and East Scotland is one of six areas where the Jobs Guarantee will roll out from spring 2026 because we know the talent is there – what’s been missing is the opportunity.
“This is about backing Scotland’s young people with the support, training and guaranteed employment they need to build careers, not just find jobs.”
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