Elaine Grundy Published 27 Apr 2012 17:00 0 Comments

THIRTY-FIVE teenagers from across Inverclyde have begun the battle to land a top job in The Recruit 2012 contest.

The competitors were selected to take part in Inverclyde's award-winning personal development programme for young people following a record number of

applications from fifth and sixth year pupils.

The winner will receive a

year-long job contract with a local company that is yet to be revealed - complete with a 14,000 salary.

It is expected that further jobs will also be announced as the programme progresses throughout the summer.

The Recruit is loosely based on TV hit The Apprentice and the Inverclyde youngsters will be put through a variety of business related challenges over the coming months.

The scheme will test their performance, attitude, potential and personal drive, as well as their determination and employability skills.

The Recruit is now in its sixth year and a total of 34 young people have secured jobs as a direct result of the programme, with a number of others landing work on the back of their experience.

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Battle begins for The Recruit 2012