Jobseekers in Forth Valley are being urged to explore vacancies with employers ranging from coffee shops and care providers to cleaning companies, hotels and Ryanair.
Alloa and Stirling Jobcentres are working with a number of businesses looking to recruit staff across the area.
Costa Coffee, Play Alloa, Cera Care, the Reuse Hub and Asda Express are among the employers currently being supported.
McQueens Dairies, OCS Group, Mitie, Timpson, Crieff Hydro and Ryanair are also recruiting, alongside Stirling Council, SG Pro Cleaning Services, Mathiesons Bakery, Central FM and Carousel Training.
Jen Ferguson, DWP external relations leader for Perthshire, Alloa and Stirling, said the Jobcentres were helping businesses fill vacancies while giving people routes into employment.
She said: “Alloa and Stirling Jobcentres continue to make a significant impact across the local area through strong employer engagement, skills development programmes and partnership working.
“We are helping customers move into employment while supporting businesses to recruit for local vacancies.”
One recent success saw Britannia Group Services fill a cleaning role after holding interviews within Stirling Jobcentre.
Ms Ferguson said: “The employer expressed their satisfaction with the service received and has confirmed they will return to the Jobcentre when future local vacancies arise.”
John Graham Metals is recruiting waste operatives through a Sector-based Work Academy Programme, while jobseekers have also been pre-screened for vacancies with Mathiesons Bakery and Central FM.
She added: “One candidate has already successfully progressed to a second interview.”
The Jobcentres are also supporting people who need qualifications before applying for jobs. Eight customers recently achieved CSCS cards through construction training, with two moving directly into work.
Ms Ferguson said: “Building on this success, a further CSCS course commenced in July with nine customers enrolling to improve their job prospects within the construction industry.”
Customers are also being referred to Green Skills training to become Domestic Energy Assessors, opening up potential work in the sustainability and energy-efficiency sector.
A recruitment event is planned at Stirling Albert Halls on September 16 in partnership with the Stirling Local Employability Partnership.
Ms Ferguson said: “We are always looking to build relationships with local businesses, supporting with all recruitment needs.
“If employers would like to hear about our offer of support, please reach out to us.”
Businesses interested in recruitment support or attending the event can email StirlingJobcentre.StirlingAlloaEA@dwp.gov.uk.
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