CII seeks young advisers and paraplanners for new apprentice awards

Winners across seven categories will receive cash prizes of up to £1,000

Hope William-Smith
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Young workers across the financial advice industry have been invited to go in the running for the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) inaugural apprenticeship awards.

The CII yesterday (8 February) confirmed the awards will include seven categories, four of which are aimed at those working in the financial advice space. "These prestigious awards will celebrate the achievements of exceptional apprentices from across the UK," it stated. Winners of the awards will receive up to £1,000 funded by the CII's education and training trust and the nomination window has now opened to align with National Apprenticeship Week. The four financial advice categories are: Financial Adviser Apprentice of the Year - Level 4 Paraplanner Apprentice of the Year...

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