Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has relocated to a new venue in Dumbarton.

The national career service provider has moved from the High Street to the West Dunbartonshire Council building on Church Street.

This is part of a strategy to help more people by partnering with community venues.

The move is intended to provide more convenient locations for customers and ensure efficient use of public service investments.

SDS offers free, impartial career information, advice, and guidance in secondary schools and for people of all ages across Scotland.

Sharon Kelly, head of operations west at SDS, said: "Our team in Dumbarton will continue to provide professionally qualified careers advice in our new home in the West Dunbartonshire Council building, which is just a short distance away from our previous base.

"This new location will enable us to work more closely with our colleagues at West Dunbartonshire Council’s Working4U team to give residents the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of both organisations under one roof.

"We’re excited at the prospect of continuing to deliver exceptional levels of service to residents in Dumbarton and the surrounding area."

Customers can meet advisers at the new location on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Appointments can also be made at the SDS career centre in Clydebank’s Clyde Shopping Centre.

SDS advisers support those looking to enter the workforce, change careers, upskill, reskill, or return to work after a career break.

The local SDS team can be contacted on 01389 761421, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.