A NEW state-of-the-art HQ for The Prince's Trust in Glasgow aims to help more young people get jobs, start businesses and move back into education.

The charity's vital work in Scotland over the past decade was highlighted by Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work, Skills and Training, Roseanna Cunningham on her recent visit to the centre.

Ms Cunningham met young people and staff at the site, which is currently under construction.

She said: "The Prince's Trust is a genuine innovator in Scottish life with an incredible track record of supporting 65,000 young people towards a job or setting up their own business in the last ten years alone.

"The new Glasgow headquarters will provide a state-of-the art nerve centre for the charity's work across the country.

"Improving job opportunities for young people remains a priority for this government and the third sector has an important role to play.

"This morning we have also announced a further £6.1 million for Community Jobs Scotland which will help even more disadvantaged young people fulfil their potential."

Allan Watt, director of The Prince's Trust Scotland, said: "To have made such a difference in such trying times for all young people says much about the talents of our staff and volunteer teams and the incredible support of our partners in the public and private sectors across Scotland.

"We can do more and look forward to taking ownership of the Youth Employment and Enterprise Hub in Scotland based in Glasgow.

"This new facility represents an exciting step forward for the Trust and its partners in Scotland.

"It will allow us to work together as a team under the same roof to help more young people get jobs, start businesses and move back into education."