A nationwide graduate recruitment incentive scheme to help small businesses create jobs for young graduates has been launched today, backed by £4.2 million of Scottish Government support.

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is a partner in the Graduate Recruitment Incentive Project alongside Adopt an Intern and the Scottish Government.

The First Minister, Alex Salmond is set to officially launch the programme at MacLeod Construction in Campbeltown later today as part of an announcement on the Make Young People Your Business policy initiative.

SOURCE: business7.co.uk