ICT apprenticeship success: Hamsa Elmi’s journey with Kaplan
Learn how Hamsa Elmi advanced his career through a Kaplan apprenticeship, gaining technical skills, confidence and expert support.
Kaplan · 2 minute read
What is the best career to pursue with a finance degree?
Here are some of the best careers you can pursue with a finance degree, alongside tips on how to excel in each role.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Non-traditional roles in the finance industry
Explore diverse finance roles and how accountants support industries from film to space exploration.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Tasha Hartigan: Breaking stereotypes as a degree apprentice at HSBC
Tasha Hartigan, a degree apprentice at HSBC, shares her journey from performing to finance, and how she aspires to be a role model for her children.
Kaplan · 9 minute read
How Lillie Blackburn is shaping others’ lives as well as her own
We caught up with Lillie Blackburn, winner of the Citizenship category at the Kaplan Apprenticeship Awards 2024, to hear her experience.
Kaplan · 15 minute read
HSBC degree apprentice, Susannah Ball: "I have more belief in my potential"
We caught up with Susannah Ball - a dedicated Commercial Banking degree apprentice at HSBC.
Kaplan · 7 minute read
Professional growth, opportunities, advocacy, and the power of diversity: Praise’s story
In a world where opportunities can feel limited, Boma Praise Jumbo is a powerful example of determination, resilience, and the importance of diversity.
Kaplan · 21 minute read
“Deaf people - you can do it” Abbas’ apprenticeship journey
We caught up with Abbas - a deaf apprentice at Lloyds Banking Group.
Kaplan · 11 minute read
“I left university after being offered an apprenticeship”
We caught up with Kivneet Madhang - financial services customer advisor apprentice at HSBC.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Top emerging job roles in the finance industry for 2025
For those considering a career in finance, it’s important to know what roles are in-demand. Here are some of the emerging job roles for 2025.
Kaplan · 10 minute read
The career benefits of volunteering outside your role
We spoke to Craig Pascoe about his volunteering experience and how it’s influenced his career.
Kaplan · 8 minute read
A new country, culture, life and career: from adversity to the finance industry
This episode of Career Goals features Uzma Muhktar, CCIBS - business performance manager at NatWest.
Kaplan · 6 minute read
The importance of continuous learning with prize-winning LBG apprentice
We caught up with Alyson Regan, winner of the Chartered Banker Institute’s (CBI) Sir Bruce Pattullo Prize, 2023.
Kaplan · 15 minute read
AI in finance: Should we embrace or resist it?
Becky Glover shares her experience, insight and invaluable knowledge about whether finance professionals should embrace or resist AI.
Becky Glover · 8 minute read
The past, present, and future of banking
In this episode of our Learn Better podcast, Stuart Pedley-Smith spoke to the CBI Executive Director of Education, Tanya Retter.
Kaplan · 7 minute read