School of Health & Wellbeing

Policy Modelling for Health, a research consortium led by the University of Glasgow, recently worked alongside seven young people through a series of workshops. Using a method called ‘PhotoVoice’, participants took photographs in their homes and neighbourhoods that captured their experiences of job searching in Inverclyde coming together to discuss these as a group.​ This exhibition shares the powerful photographs and thoughtful captions created by the participants.​ Participants also explored how local systems make it easier or harder to find suitable, sustainable employment.​ Using participatory systems mapping, the group built a shared picture of what it is like to be a young person looking for work in Inverclyde.

This work was achieved in collaboration with Project SEARCH, a work experience and employability training programme supporting young people, aged 18-30, based in Inverclyde, that have an additional support need. Partners include West College Scotland (WCS), Inverclyde HSCP, Unity Enterprise, Inverclyde Council, NHS Scotland and Parklea Branching Out.​

First published: 13 March 2026