The programme will give firms and hopeful advisers a ready-to-use funded solution to attract, train and retain future talent. Apprentices will be able to study for the London Institute of Banking and Finance’s (LIBF’s) CeMAP qualification with other learners through the 15-month programme.
It will allow firms to train new talent directly into the sector with the opportunity to achieve a recognised level 3, 4 or 6 qualification. The programme can also be used to upskill existing employees into senior or specialist roles.
The apprenticeship programme enables small and large firms to secure funding and employee toolkits to support apprentices, leveraging government funding that is available to employers.
As the LIBF is both a membership body and on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR), apprentices will gain immediate access to complimentary CPD activities and materials. The programme will be held online through the LIBF’s learning platform.
Gordon Reid, business development manager (BDM) at the LIBF, part of Walbrook Institute London, said: “As the biggest mortgage advice educator in the UK, it’s the natural move to expand our successful professional education apprenticeship pathways to the mortgage advice sector.
“As an apprenticeship and financial services qualification provider, which is also a membership body, we can provide a whole solution. New apprentices will have the chance to be part of a network with both peers and more experienced professionals.
“Through this new pathway, we can help firms to recruit, train and support the next generation of talent using the national apprenticeship levy. Using pathways like this, which are aligned to employer need and the national skills agenda, we’re also playing our part in tackling the wider issue of youth unemployment.”
Daniel Hobbs, CEO of New Leaf Distribution, added: “We’re incredibly proud to work with Walbrook Institute London on this exciting initiative to bring new talent into mortgage advice.
“With over 400 mortgage brokers in our network already, we’re looking forward to growing this number. Apprenticeships provide a structured and deliberate talent pipeline for growth. This new 15-month programme will support apprentices to gain their CeMAP qualifications and learn more about finding and advising clients.”
