Academy seeks to break down barriers to financial jobs

A not-for-profit training academy has been set up to assist disabled and disadvantaged individuals into employment within the financial services industry.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jul 2017, 14:39 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 12:00 BST

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Eskimo Financial Training Academy wants to break down the barriers to employment. Picture: Cate GillonEskimo Financial Training Academy wants to break down the barriers to employment. Picture: Cate Gillon
Eskimo Financial Training Academy wants to break down the barriers to employment. Picture: Cate Gillon

David Robertson, founder of the Eskimo Financial Training Academy, hopes that by working in partnership with major financial services companies and third-sector organisations the venture can “break through barriers and open doors for individuals”.

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Robertson, from Edinburgh, has 15 years’ experience within the insurance industry and is managing director of Prospero Insurance Brokers.

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Over the next 18 months, courses will also be available in Manchester, Birmingham and London as Eskimo extends its reach, with additional locations in Scotland in the pipeline.

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Robertson said: “With the first courses starting in Edinburgh and Glasgow shortly, our target is to give 200 people from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career within the insurance and financial services industries over the next two years.”

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