International Financial Services (IFS) Apprenticeships

Richard Bruton the Minister for Education and Skills launched the International Financial Services Apprenticeships recently in the National College of Ireland.

International Financial Services (IFS) Apprenticeships are a pathway to gaining a head-start in a career in Financial Services or to re-train in a career that you have always wanted. IFS Apprenticeships ensure the best match between industry required skills and the education of apprentices.

Financial Services Ireland in partnerships with the National College of Ireland has launched two new International Financial Services Apprenticeships, aimed at both entry level employees looking for a great career choice, as well as experienced professionals wishing to pursue a career change or a more technical role within the financial services sector.

An IFS Apprenticeship is a nationally accredited work-based programme designed to meet employers’ needs. Individuals will gain a recognised professional qualification at levels 6 and 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications, technical knowledge, professional skills as well as wider business competencies. Candidates will be pre-screened and selected from a national panel which reduces recruitment costs and as the training costs are covered by Government funding.

There are two levels to the apprenticeship

• IFS Associate Apprenticeship – Level 6 Higher Certificate in International Financial Services
• IFS Specialist Apprenticeship – Level 8 Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics

Further information on this apprenticeship can be found at ifsapprenticeships