Positive Solutions seeks IFA apprentices

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Positive Solutions is seeking nominations from Partners for candidates who want to become qualified IFAs, as part of their Apprenticeship Scheme.

The first 20 candidates, half based in Manchester and half in London, will provide give the group information and insight to help in the planning of a national scheme that will begin rolling-out in 2009. It is ultimately intended to bring hundreds of new recruits each year into the industry. Initial intake is for non-graduates who will be selected using a national benchmark 'entrance' test. Formal induction into the scheme will be in early December and the course will last between one and two years. Apprentices will each have an individual training plan tailored to their needs and exper...

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