Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a new Assured Skills Academy with PwC offering 20 high quality training places.
Focusing on professional services, the Assured Skills Academy is open to people with a Level 5 qualification and relevant experience, or a 2:2 degree in any discipline.
Successful applicants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Met and Ulster University. Participants who complete the training have the opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications.
Highlighting the opportunity, the Minister said: “This is an excellent opportunity for people to join the largest firm of professional advisers in Northern Ireland.”
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Mr. Lyons also added: “Developing the local skills base is a key element of our economic recovery. Assured Skills Academies have a very strong track record of success in upskilling people and helping them secure employment.”
Successful applicants will receive £155 per week training allowance and travel expenses while they train. They will also be guaranteed an interview with PwC in Belfast on completion of the training.
The Assured Skills Academy, focusing on professional services, will cover a range of areas including Financial Crime, Compliance Testing, Customer Management, PMO Services and Business Operations.
Training is likely to be a blend of onsite and online learning delivered by Belfast Met and Ulster University. Successful applicants will require appropriate IT access in order to link to the online tuition.
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Louise Warde Hunter, Principal and Chief Executive of Belfast Met, said: “This programme will provide vital jobs in growth sectors, and participants will be well positioned to progress into good jobs and life-changing careers as a result.”
Applications for the PwC Future Business Skills Assured Skills Academy are open until noon on 11 October 2021. The selection process will include a video interview. Interviews will be held 19-21 October 2021. Training will commence for successful applicants on 8 November.
Applicants must hold a Level 5 qualification (HND or Foundation degree) and some experience in an office/banking/professional environment or a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline.
Source: Written from press release.
