New Accountancy Apprenticeships for Manx students

Friday, 2 September 2016 00:00

A new Manx accountancy apprenticeship has been set up on the Island for students.

Manx Professional and Educational Services and the Department of Economic Development have partnered together to organise the scheme.

It's aimed at young people who are leaving school and want to work within accountancy and study towards a professional qualification.

Employers will help train the students whilst receiving financial assistance from the DED for training and wages.

Sarah Kewin is the marketing director at MPES she says it'll be beneficial for those not wanting to leave for university:

More from Isle of Man Business

Island deposits up £1.76 billion, data shows

The Island's financial regulator says the amount of money held in Island accounts went up by almost almost a billion pounds in the last quarter of last year.
Book your place for grad fair next week

There's still a chance to register for the Island's biggest graduate careers fair later this month.
Manx companies linked to reported sanctions breaches, says UK

The UK body that oversees international sanctions says the Isle of Man is linked to a number of breaches over the past year.
Kerb your enthusiasm, says DOI

The Department of Infrastructure is asking people to curb their speed - as contractors repaint racing course kerbs.
Manx Telecom wants your views on its services

One of the Island's mobile and internet companies is asking for your feedback.
Company confirms direct flights to Tenerife from Ronaldsway

A company's revealed it'll be continuing direct flights to Tenerife from Ronaldsway Airport this year.
Douglas shop to shut for refurbishment

A shop in Governor's Hill will soon be getting a new look.
Bar George closes down

A city centre bar in Douglas has closed down after its owner said it never properly recovered after the pandemic.