Financial services firms to target school leavers

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The National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS) is urging financial services companies to recruit school leavers as the UK Government looks to plug a skills gap by raising funding levels.

Firms should take advantage of increased funding for young apprenticeships and target the younger generation of school leavers finishing 'A' levels or equivalent courses, says the NSAFS. "It is a difficult time for many employers and while many companies are still not in a position to hire, those that are recruiting would be advantaged by understanding the funding options open to them for young people as this knowledge could pay dividends, whether they are a large or small business," says NSAFS CEO Sylvia Perrins. The charity says it can provide advice on funding options and help firm...

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