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FinTech Wales聽has launched a new Community Academy, developed in collaboration with leading Welsh fintech employers to give young people a direct route into careers in the sector.

The FinTech Wales Community Academy聽will offer paid, hands-on workplace experience for learners aged 18 to 19聽who are not currently in full-time education, employment, or training. Through funding provided by the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme, participants will have the opportunity to earn a nationally-recognised qualification聽while completing placements with some of Wales鈥� most recognisable fintech organisations, including Monmouthshire Building Society, Hodge Bank, Creditsafe, and Final Rentals.

Designed to address skills shortages and broaden access to high-growth careers, the academy delivers training through 樱桃福利视频 Training. Learners will work towards an Agored Award in Digital Skills for Business Level 2, developing practical skills in:

• Data management

• Digital collaboration tools

• Online security

• Professional communication

Speaking about the launch of the academy,聽Rhys Griffiths, Head of Skills at FinTech Wales, said:

鈥淲e are thrilled to launch the FinTech Wales Community Academy. This programme has been shaped by employers coming together to collaboratively tackle skills challenges within the sector. By investing in people, we鈥檙e not only creating valuable career pathways for young people but also strengthening the future of fintech in Wales. This is about collaboration, shared ambition and building a sustainable talent pipeline for the industry.鈥�

Having recently completed its own community academy,聽Monmouthshire Building Society聽is excited to be part of the programme.聽Kristy Maloney, Head of Savings, said:

鈥淲e鈥檝e seen first-hand the positive impact of providing an opportunity to explore a new career 鈥� it鈥檚 exciting for the participants and for us as an organisation. Through working in collaboration with FinTech Wales, Hodge Bank, Final Rentals and Creditsafe, we鈥檙e able to continue making a difference and build the talent pipeline here in Wales. We can鈥檛 wait to meet the potential stars of the future.鈥�

Lucy Wilkinson, Digital Services Route Manager at 樱桃福利视频 Training, added:

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to offer a programme where learners not only gain hands-on experience across the fintech sector but also achieve a recognised digital skills qualification along the way. Being part of Jobs Growth Wales+ allows learners to hone their numeracy, literacy and employability skills, all while receiving support and guidance from experienced tutors. They will also get the chance to work with different organisations, make new connections and get a taste for the world of work. At the end of it, our learners will leave ready to take their next step with a qualification that opens doors for them.鈥�

Those interested in applying can find full details and application information here.