BEAUTY businesses across Inverclyde are being called upon to help local students.

Inverclyde Employability is running a barbering and beauty course in partnership with West College Scotland.

The organisation is on the lookout for barbers and beauty salons which can provide two-week work placements for students.

The eight-week course is aimed at 16-29-year-olds, and will run two afternoons a week at Finnart Campus.

To find out more visit Inverclyde Employability on Facebook.