Inspiring CCC’s future accounting professionals with a visit to Barclays HQ

Accounting and finance students enjoy a visit to one of the UK’s leading banks to learn about professional life within the banking and finance industry.

A group of Capital City College (CCC) students from AAT Accounting courses and the T Level Finance courses visited Barclays headquarters on 13 May for a memorable day of industry insight.

After arriving at the iconic Barclays skyscraper in Canary Wharf, the students and staff received a warm welcome. The visit began with a series of four talks from professionals working across Barclays divisions – Mike Binning, Relationship Director in Corporate Banking, Elynn Goel, Business Relationship Manager in Retail Banking, George Browning, Relationship Manager in Real Estate, Business Banking and Arif Islam, Graduate Analyst on the Retail Banking Graduate Programme.

The speakers shared their individual stories and detailed their professional pathways to a career within the banking sector. The students were able to listen to valuable advice on personal development, relationship-building and the importance of interpersonal skills.

Following the talks, the students were taken up to the 30th floor, where they took in the spectacular panoramic views of the city and the chance to view the Premier League Women’s trophies. This unique experience enabled students to get a sense of what it’s like to work within a top-tier corporate environment.

The visit had a clear impact on the students involved, with many commenting that the experience had made their career goals feel more achievable. The trip also provided them with the opportunity to gain in-person experience of the skills and behaviours expected in professional settings.

The group finished the day with a relaxed Q&A session, with students eagerly asking questions and speaking directly with members of the Barclays team.

The visit was organised in collaboration with Kristine Agraan, Barclays Local Specialist, and Angeli Lopes, Customer Care Leader, and the students and staff were very grateful to the Barclays team for their kind hospitality, care and attention to detail throughout the day.

If you’re interested in exploring pathways to careers to banking or finance, take a look at our Accounting and Bookkeeping Courses, Business and Professional Services Courses and T Level Courses!

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