Openwork academy accepts more than 50 trainees in first 2019 cohort

'Record intake'

Sophie King
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Financial advice network Openwork has expanded its academy by welcoming more than 50 trainees to the scheme - almost equalling its total intake for last year.

The advice giant will have a further two intakes this year as it seeks to grow the network, which is made up of almost 3,900 financial advisers. Openwork last year recruited 57 people into its academy, with women making up a third of that intake. The network said the majority of graduates from its academy were "career changers", with experience across a range of sectors. Openwork targets bank staff affected by branch closures This year's intake includes 14 advisers studying for mortgage qualifications and 40 training for pensions and investment qualifications. The network now has t...

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