Pupils from a Clackmannanshire secondary school have been taking the first steps on the path to a greener career.
S6 pupils from Alva Academy were at the University of Strathclyde participating in a workshop organised by Careers Scotland as part of its The Path is Green campaign.
The campaign encourages young people to consider a career in Scotland's growing green sector.
The Alva Academy pupils joined five other Scottish schools to learn about the career options available in areas such as renewable energy and recycling.The youngsters were also challenged to work together to produce a mini newspaper for Project Green, Careers Scotland's national competition which focuses on how green careers can help tackle environmental problems such as climate change.
The pupils were among the first in Scotland to take part in the competition, which is open to S4 to S6 pupils and college students across the country. Similar events are planned at other Scottish schools over the next few weeks to spark pupils' enthusiasm for green jobs.
Alva Academy pupil Rachel Edmunds, 16, said: "I think The Path is Green is a great idea. It will help to make young people more aware of environmental issues and inspire them to think about how they can work to help the planet.
"I'm excited about taking part in Project Green, and I've already started thinking about ways in which I can contribute to making a better future."
Teachers who wish to put together teams of students to take part in Project Green will be able to find all the information required to enter on The Path is Green website.
Danny Logue, Director of Careers Scotland, said: "Project Green will be running until 10 October, and we're encouraging teachers and pupils alike to get involved in the competition.
"It's a fun challenge in itself, but it's also a great way for pupils to find out about environmental issues and see how they can make a career from helping Scotland to go greener.
"I'm sure that young people up and down the country will benefit from taking part in Project Green."
The Project Green event was part of a wider two-day event for secondary schools at the University of Strathclyde called "Inspiring Enquiring Minds", which was organised by Jordanhill School teacher Stuart Heron. The event aimed to encourage S6 pupils to consider issues of citizenship and ethics.
Stuart said: "The Path is Green is a great fit with the themes of the event, and I was pleased to see that the kids who took part in the competition really seemed to get involved with the issues raised."