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“It makes you believe in yourself more” (duration 3:08) Apprentices talk about how they have benefited from the scheme

UK Foundation Apprenticeship

Foundation Apprenticeships (Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland) offer the chance to gain real-world working experience in an entry-level role, whilst studying for fully-funded professional qualifications.

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We offer these apprenticeships in a variety of teams and at different levels, from roles centred around our customers through to those involved in building innovative digital solutions for the bank.

Right now, these apprenticeships are available only in the UK. Scroll below the tabbed table to find out which ones are currently open.

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Your HSBC journey will be built upon - and thrive with - your skills.

We know how important it is to have the right skills, both for your future and ours. By building this skillset now, we’ll help you develop the agility to keep learning new skills throughout your career.

On a Foundation Apprenticeship with HSBC you’ll get to:

Develop the skills and specialist capabilities you’ll need to enjoy a fulfilling career with us.
Make connections all over the world and help build the bank for the future.
Combine work and study, while getting hands-on practical experience in your chosen area.

We welcome students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds, not just those who’ve studied finance-related degrees, or those who have knowledge of banking.

It takes a broad range of skills to be successful at HSBC. We're looking forward to seeing the mix of skills you’ve learned so far, and hearing about the unique perspective that you’ll bring to our teams. We’ll help you learn everything else.

To join us on this programme, you’ll need to be:

A school or college leaver, or someone looking to re-start, change or develop their career.
Highly motivated – we’re looking for people with drive and aspiration.
Open to ideas and eager to think, see, and do things differently.
Able to represent and relate to our diverse, global customer base.

We’ve found that Apprenticeship opportunities are one of the very best ways to equip people with the skills they need to succeed.

We’ll help you develop the technical skills most relevant to your role. We’ll also provide plenty of opportunities to advance your non-technical skills, like relationship management and collaboration, that will help you move your career forward successfully.

During your time on the programme, you’ll:

Benefit from a mix of practical on-the-job training, technical skills-based learning and opportunities to enhance the behavioural and cognitive skills you’ll need throughout your career. Skills like analytical thinking and collaboration.
Become an expert in your chosen field.
Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed in your role.

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