Get to know more about school leaver programmes
School leaver programmes give you a direct route into the world of work. They allow you to learn new skills, meet new people, and earn a wage while you’re learning. Not sure if it’s the right path for you? Georgina, from PwC, shares her story.
Why did you choose the programme?
One of the main things that appealed to me was the thought of independence gained through working in a professional environment. As a school and college leaver, you qualify as a chartered accountant in just the same way as a graduate, just without the three years of university debt! The idea of working, combined with learning, really appealed to me, and, although it’s a challenge to balance college and work-based learning, I would always prefer to be busy and push myself. The feeling of kick-starting and progressing your career from the age of 18 was something I always favoured. For me, I couldn’t see the logic in...