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Girls in Finance - Insight Programme - UK, Birmingham
HSBC's Girls in Finance Insight Programme in Birmingham offers Year 12 students a 5-day introduction to retail and commercial banking, combining virtual and in-office activities. It prepares participants for a potential fully funded degree apprenticeship starting in 2027.
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Programme Overview
- 5-day insight programme starting 13 July 2026 in Birmingham.
- Mix of in-office and virtual work from Monday to Friday.
- Designed for Year 12 students interested in finance careers.
- Focus on retail banking, wealth, and commercial banking activities.
- Opportunity to be considered for 2027 degree apprenticeship.
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Key Activities
- Workshops on current accounts, debit/credit cards, mortgages.
- Simulations supporting everyday financial customer needs.
- Business problem-solving challenges for small business finance.
- Hands-on tasks, assessments, presentations, and live demos.
- Customer and business scenario exercises.
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand if a finance career suits you.
- Gain confidence and learn to work under pressure.
- Discover personal strengths and work preferences.
- Experience real banking work-style activities.
- Potential pathway to a fully funded degree apprenticeship.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Currently in Year 12 at college or sixth form.
- Minimum expected BCC in top 3 A-levels or equivalent.
- At least 5 GCSEs graded 4-9 including English and Maths.
- UK residency for 3 years before November 2027.
- Right to work in UK and fluent in English.