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Edinburgh College Business Breakfast – Foundation Apprenticeship, Financial Services

Posted: 17th October 2017

Edinburgh College is working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland to deliver a one year Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial Services in 17/18 to a new cohort of capable and enthusiastic senior phase pupils. These pupils have chosen this particular study route to help them pursue their interest in a career in the financial services Industry.

We are extending an invitation to those working in the financial sector to attend a business breakfast meeting on 26th October. The purpose of this meeting is to get representation from a variety of experts in the financial services sector to help shape and develop the delivery of 2017/18 programme and beyond. Our aim is to ensure the programme meets the needs of employers and young people and we hope to gain support for assistance with work placements.

The event details are as follows:

Time:    8.30-10.00am.   Coffee and continental breakfast will be served from 8.00am

Venue: HSBC Hobart House, 80 Hanover Street, Edinburgh

Programme:

8.30am Welcome and Introduction to Edinburgh College

8.40am Foundation Apprenticeship Framework Overview

8.55am Employer Case Study –

“How a Financial Apprenticeship can benefit your business”

9.00am Discussion groups

 
9.50am Round-up and close
 

R.S.V.P Zofia.Mielcarek@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

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