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The FBAA has launched free membership for students as part of their wider career path initiative, which includes their industry-based apprenticeship program.
The membership is available to full- and part-time students, giving student members access to training courses and workshops, networking opportunities with future employers, industry news and guidance.
Student members will not have voting rights.
FBAA chief executive officer Peter White said there is a great need to attract young people to the industry.
“Throughout this time, the FBAA has been quietly negotiating with both sides of politics, talking to student groups and doing everything possible to develop a path that will help young people choose this industry as a career choice,” said Mr White.
“We see this moment in time as one for embracing opportunities, working together and taking our industry out of the shadows.
“Too often, related fields in banking and accounting are considered good career options for students, while finance broking is overlooked”.
Mr White said the student membership will allow younger people to gain valuable experience before eventually entering the industry on a full-time basis.
“In itself, student membership is only part of the solution, but I believe it is still a significant moment for the industry," he said. "We’ve been talking about the problems – now let’s promote our industry and look to the future."
