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An apprenticeship is a highly-regarded career pathway that combines academic study with paid on-the-job training, allowing students from all backgrounds an opportunity to enter their chosen industry without previous experience. National College of Ireland is delighted to offer apprenticeships in both recruitment and international financial services. To learn more, visit Apprenticeships at NCI. Sarah Austin is a 2021 graduate from the Level 6 Higher Certificate in International Financial Services Apprenticeship, who now works at Amundi Ireland as a Regulatory Reporting Specialist. Below, Sarah shares her experiences of studying on the IFS apprenticeship, insights into career progression in the financial services sector and her advice for those considering doing an apprenticeship at NCI.

You might know that there are traditional undergraduate and postgraduate study options available at NCI but did you know that we also offer apprenticeships in both finance and recruitment? Below we share the facts about our IFS Apprenticeships so if you’re thinking about starting a career in financial services, this could be your next step.

Apprenticeships are a popular choice among students who seek to advance their careers while simultaneously achieving a professional qualification. These programmes give people from all backgrounds the opportunity to enter various industries without prior knowledge or experience. Students can apply their classroom learning to their daily tasks on the job, and conversely, their work experience to classroom learning. National College of Ireland offers apprenticeships in both recruitment and financial services, to learn more, please visit Apprenticeships at NCI.