229Danske Bank and Ulster University are inviting applications for a
unique apprenticeship programme that offers school leavers the
opportunity to get paid work experience in the banking sector while
studying for a degree.
First launched last autumn, Danske Futures is a three-year higher-
level apprenticeship programme for students who have completed
their A- Levels.
Ten new apprentices will take up a role within Danske’s Personal
Banking and Small Business team or Operations team, while studying
part-time for a fully funded BSc Hons degree in Managing the
Customer Contact.
Lauren Hamilton from Belfast joined the programme when it first
launched last year. She is currently working in Danske’s Mortgages
Customer Support team. Lauren said: “I had just finished a gap
year and was ready to get started on my career journey. This
apprenticeship appealed to me as I could work and study at the same
time. I would definitely recommend it. Everyone is so supportive
and wants me to get as much as I can from the experience. As well as
learning on the job, I’ve been given lots of development opportunities.
I have learned so many things in a short period of time and really feel
that I can make a difference.”
Caroline van der Feltz, HR Director at Danske Bank, says the
programme presents a unique opportunity: “By enabling students to
earn money and gain valuable experience while studying for a fully-
funded degree, Danske Futures provides a fantastic opportunity for
ambitious young people to get ahead in their career. We’re delighted
to support some of Northern Ireland’s brightest young talent achieve
their full potential, and it benefits us by bringing new skills and fresh
ideas to our business.”
Timothy Moruzzi, Programme Director and Apprenticeship Lead
at Ulster University, added: “The BSc in Managing the Customer
Contact is a market- leading course, and as far as we know it’s the only
higher education programme of its kind in the world. The partnership
with Danske Bank will see students have the opportunity to put their
learning into practice day-to-day in an industry leading organisation.”The closing date for applications is 12 June 2019. Visit
danskebank.co.uk/careers for more information and details of
how to apply.DANSke bANk AND ulSter uNiverSity lAuNch
AppreNticeShip progrAmme
Stacey Irvine-Herald, Danske Bank, with Timothy Moruzzi from Ulster University and student Lauren Hamilton.“By enabling students to earn
money and gain valuable
experience while studying for
a fully-funded degree, Danske
Futures provides a fantastic
opportunity for ambitious
young people to get ahead in
their career”