Within First Intuition, we pride ourselves on delivering the best accounting apprenticeship programmes we can. Working with hundreds of employers to support them in the introduction and delivery of our apprenticeship programmes. Along with supporting our apprentices to ensure they get the most from their apprenticeship and giving them the tools to build their future.
See First Intuition’s full National Apprenticeship Week 2022 Itinerary here.
Find more information about our apprenticeship programmes here.
Find more apprenticeship-related resources here.
Monday 7th February 2022 – Virtual Event for Students:
Career Guidance and Interview Tips from a Recruiter
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
We will be running a Career Guidance and Interview Tips webinar hosted by Louisa Rowland of Goldhawk Associates. This session is aimed at school leavers looking to enter the workplace down the apprenticeship route.
Louisa Rowland is an executive consultant at Goldhawk Associates in Kent. She is an experienced recruiter who has managed offices, specialist divisions and teams, as well as working in a sole capacity within a variety of markets including Public Practice, Commercial Senior Finance, Public Sector Finance and Human Resources.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In this session, Louisa will cover everything from career guidance to her top interview tips. She will also be answering any questions you may have about career progression, recruitment and more.⠀⠀⠀⠀
Monday 7th February 2022 – Virtual Event for Employers:
The Value Finance Apprentices can bring to a Business
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Are you an employer who does not currently engage with accountancy and finance apprenticeships but is interested in learning more about their benefits and the value they can add to your business?
This virtual session gives employers the opportunity to hear from Peter Ellington, owner of small accounting practice Triple Bottom Line, and his experience employing and working with apprentices. Peter will share his firsthand experience of the potential value apprentices can bring to a business. As well as the financial benefits, the process of recruiting and onboarding an apprentice, and will answer any questions from the audience.
During the event, attendees will also hear from Tatiana, a current apprentice at Triple Bottom Line, as she shares information and answers questions on what it is like to be on the apprenticeship programme.
Tuesday 8th February 2022 – Virtual Event for Employers:
Building Your Talent
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Are you a business that currently employs accountancy and finance apprentices but would like more information on how to maximise the benefits of using apprenticeships?
In this session, we will hear from members of the First Intuition team and employers who currently use apprentices. They will share tips about the positive changes apprenticeships can make to your business, how they can shape the development of your team, and what businesses can do to ensure their apprenticeships are utilised to their full potential.
Wednesday 9th February 2022 – Student Webinar:
Ask a Graduated Apprentice
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
As part of the weekly First Intuition student webinar, hosts Ben Bullman and David Malthouse will be joined by a panel of recently graduated apprentices as they discuss their experiences, what it is like being an apprentice, and life after graduating. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask any questions to the panel.
Friday 11th February 2022 – Student Podcast:
Life after Graduating as an Apprentice
Anyone who missed the ‘Ask a Graduated Apprentice’ webinar will have the opportunity to listen back on The FI Podcast.
The episode will hear hosts Ben Bullman and David Malthouse, joined by a panel of recently graduated apprentices, as they discuss their experiences, what it is like being an apprentice, and life after graduating. The podcast episode will be available to listen to and download on Friday 11th February.
