The Mortgage Hut backs new apprenticeship scheme

The firm has taken on two apprentices on an 18-month long apprenticeship scheme that focuses on work-based training rather than classroom learning.

It is being run in conjunction with Kaplan training and, at the end of their training, apprentices Cristian Lupu and Claire Humby will gain their CeMAP qualifications.

Chris Schutrups, founder and managing director or The Mortgage Hut, said:

“In the last budget the Chancellor committed to creating another three million apprenticeships by 2020. We’ve started with two, so there’s a little way to go yet, but we think it’s important the financial industry embraces apprenticeships as a way of finding new talent and re-invigorating the industry.

“Everyone knows apprenticeships aren’t just about engineering or manufacturing, but this particular scheme, designed by mortgage industry specialists, not only works well for the employers but it’s also a great route for young people.

“We’re seeing a shift in the number of people going to university and those deciding to go onto full-time employment. With a scheme like this, young people are given the chance to earn a decent salary while developing into a competent mortgage adviser.”