Lanarkshire locals encouraged to apply for Student Loans Company apprenticeship

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Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with the Student Loans Company as it announces that it's taking on 12 new apprentices this summer.To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, March 6-10, the Student Loans Company (SLC) has announced that it is recruiting 12 new apprentices.Applications for the Student Finance Officer Apprenticeships (SFO) are now open and successful candidates will join the organisation’s Operations team in June.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The new roles will be based in Hillington, and applications are being encouraged from across the West of Scotland, including Lanarkshire.SLC supports students across the UK to invest in their futures and unlock their potential by administering loans and grants to students in universities and colleges across the UK.The new SFO apprentices will be at the heart of this operation, supporting customers through their student finance journeys and helping to process around 2 million applications each year.The 15-month programme is being run in conjunction with education provider, Babington, and apprentices will work towards their Business Administration qualification.

Jackie Currie, Interim Executive Director of Operations at SLC, said: “It’s fantastic that we are able to launch our latest apprentice search during