Monday 21 November 2011

Commonwealth Games boost for graduates...


According to a recent article on the BBC News website, Glasgow City Council aim to provide 1000 jobs for graduates, under a £10 million scheme, in time for 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Graduate Fund will pay half of the salaries for the new graduate jobs (to a maximum of £10,000 per graduate).

Council Leader Gordon Matheson said his aim is to create: "a city of excellence" where by it encourages students to push the boundaries and supports business growth and development.  Although, he recognises that it will not be easy: "Times are hard. But there are things the council can do to help by offering support to help you create jobs and foster entrepreneurship"

Furthermore, Mr Matheson has plans to introduce Youth Enterprise Zones to help younger people set up their own business. They will offer help such as mentoring and micro-finance. With a target to achieve 1000 jobs for unemployed young people, the fund is to focus on those who have not had a job for more than 6 months.

To read the full article click here: Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games boost for graduates

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