Virtual Event for Employers:

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, as well as 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.

Virtual Event for Students:

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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Virtual Event for Employers:

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.

Testimonial from an employer currently using accountancy apprenticeships:

Managers at Greene King answer questions about why they decided to move to the apprenticeship programme and their experience working with apprentices.

With the support of First Intuition, Greene King recently decided to switch their trainees over to the apprenticeship programme following years of skepticism. This is a useful article for any employer hesitant about apprenticeships or for those who want more information about the benefits. The piece will be released on Tuesday 8th February 2022. You can find it under ‘Apprentice Testimonials’ here.

Student Webinar:

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.

Testimonial from students currently training on an accountancy apprenticeship:

Existing students currently studying with First Intuition on an apprenticeship programme share what it is like to be an apprentice and why they choose this route of education.

This is a useful article for any student or school leaver interested in finding out more about what it is like to be on an accountancy apprenticeship programme. The piece will be released on Thursday 10th February 2022. You can find it under ‘Apprentice Testimonials’ here.

Testimonial from a recently graduated accountancy apprentice:

A fully qualified accountant who recently completed an apprenticeship studying with First Intuition share their experience on the apprenticeship programme and life after qualifying.

This is a useful article for any student or school leaver interested in finding out more about what it is like to be on an accountancy apprenticeship programme or what life is like once qualified. The piece will be released on Thursday 10th February 2022. You can find it under ‘Apprentice Testimonials’ here.

Student Podcast:

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.