SCORES of people took the first steps on the path towards a new career yesterday.

The Northern Echo Recruitment and Training Exhibition was staged at the Williamson Motors Stadium, home of Darlington Football Club, with a range of professions represented.

The police and Armed Forces had stands at the event, while the public sector was represented by the likes of Darlington Borough Council and the NHS.

Newsquest North-East, publishers of The Northern Echo, also had a display for job-seekers who are considering a career in the media. Pictured is David Graham, from Orange, talking to Barani Sambandan and Prabha Gunasetaran.