to have a pathway built, so that when the graduates are coming out of the apprenticeship, we ' ve got a ready-made programme for the advisor pathways into a competent advisor programme.” Jill explains,“ for example, you ' ve got your apprenticeship, you’ ve done your knowledge, skills and behaviours, and qualified, but you ' re still technically a trainee advisor. So you need to go through a competent advisor sign-off programme and we want to have that built-in, ready for graduates to step into that.”
Developing clearer post-qualification pathways, alongside ongoing support for Training & Competency, will be a key area of focus as The Academy continues to grow.
“ Ultimately, this is about the full journey,” she adds.“ From attracting new talent into the industry, to
“ Ultimately, this is about the full journey... From attracting new talent into the industry, to supporting them as they build their careers and become confident, capable professionals.”
supporting them as they build their careers and become confident, capable professionals.”
As firms continue to navigate the challenges of recruitment, retention and succession planning, initiatives like The Academy have the potential to play a defining role in building the next generation of advisers and supporting the long-term strength of the sector.
Building your next generation of advisers:
The Academy has been designed to support the long-term sustainability of the advice profession by attracting and developing new talent. It provides a clear, governed structure for recruitment, training, and development, working with approved apprenticeship providers and supporting both firms and learners throughout their journey, to ensure competence and long term success.
Whether you’ re introducing new entrants or developing existing team members, The Academy offers a clearly defined pathway from entry-level roles through to ongoing Training & Competency.
Ultimately, The Academy helps firms deliver continuity for clients, strengthen their teams, and build long-term resilience.
Cohorts are now forming, with training starting as early as June for firms ready to take the next step.
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If you would like to explore how The Academy could support your business, you can arrange a short conversation with the team.
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