The Verve Foundation opens latest adviser student cohort rounds

‘I wanted to find a way to lower the barriers to entry we so often see’

Isabel Baxter
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The Verve Foundation has announced another cohort of its ‘We Are Change’ programme and two more for its ‘Adviser Incubator’ programme.

The We Are Change programme provides funded training and qualifications to those looking to start a career in finance, offering workshops, mentoring and support alongside their studies. This time round, it will be supporting ten people gain their diploma in regulated financial planning and help them find a job within the profession. This programme comprises two different versions: ‘full' and ‘mini.' Both will have weekly sessions covering everything from business planning to regulatory considerations, with regular additional sessions covering topics such as cyber security, regular men...

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