The Verve Foundation has opened up its We Are Change programme to a final cohort for 2024, as well as two more of the group’s Adviser Incubator programmes.
The Verve Foundation’s We Are Change programme is designed to provide fully funded training and qualifications to those looking to start a career in finance, offering regular workshops, mentoring and support alongside their studies.
The Verve Foundation is collaborating with Sesame Bankhall Group, AdviserCloud and AdviceObjects, along with two individual sponsors; Anna Sofat and John Tuach, on the next We Are Change cohort. It will be supporting 10 new people on their journey towards gaining their diploma in regulated financial planning and helping them find a job within the profession.
Additionally, another two cohorts of The Verve Foundation’s Adviser Incubator programme, supported by lead partner Royal London and supporting partner Parmenion, will be launched in early September and October.
This programme comprises two different versions of the programme: ‘full’ and ‘mini.’ Both will have weekly core sessions covering everything from business planning to regulatory considerations, with regular additional sessions covering topics such as cyber security, regular mentoring, desk space, and a strong community.
The ‘full’ 12-week programme is designed for those who are already authorised or in the process of obtaining authorisation and confident they’ll receive the go ahead. This covers both direct authorisation and appointed representatives.
The ‘mini’ 7-week programme is a safe space for those who are thinking of setting up their own business and want to know more about the options. It’s designed to give all the information and support needed to make a decision, without having to take the leap first! Those who go through the mini programme will be invited to join a future full programme cohort when they’re ready to launch their business, to feel the full benefit of the support from The Verve Foundation.
Hayley Rabbets, head of The Verve Foundation, said: “Having had such success with both programmes earlier this year, we’re delighted to have the support from our partners enabling us to continue pushing forward with our initiatives, rounding off 2024 with a bang!”
“Verve as a whole is an innovative group seeking to make real, fundamental change throughout the profession. I’m so proud of the impact we’ve been able to have on both the individuals we support through our programmes, and the ripple effect that has within finance. We’re advocating for a better profession; not just complaining about how things are but taking real action to make improvements across the board.”
“We can’t thank our partners enough for their continued support and collaboration, pioneering the profession of the future and playing a key role within our growing community.”
Applications for both the We Are Change and Adviser Incubator programmes are now open and close on 14th August 2024.
More information here – https://thevervefoundation.co.uk/
Applications for We Are Change here – https://p5ocn8a93d5.typeform.com/to/caVxIFHQ
Applications for The Adviser Incubator here – https://p5ocn8a93d5.typeform.com/to/iWK0ao6R
