BARCLAYS invested more than $500 000 in graduate trainee programmes in Zimbabwe last year as an initiative to capacitate young adults entering the banking sector.
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The Barclays Zimbabwe programme is part of a Barclays Africa initiative that brings over 200 graduates together from 12 African countries where Barclays has presence.
This is in line with the Barclays Africa drive to create prospects for young graduates to prosper through opportunities provided during the two-year programme.
Graduates engage with fellow graduates from 11 other Barclays African countries and senior management from Barclays Africa Group Limited, giving them the opportunity to initiate and develop their professional networks.
Barclays Zimbabwe managing director George Guvamatanga said: “Our challenging, but rewarding programmes have been highly successful in identifying top-talented graduates, many who are now managers in Zimbabwe and other markets. Barclays will continue investing in our human capital as we actively participate in the development of quality leaders who will have a positive influence on our economy.”
Barclays human resources director Danet Chifamba also said: “Our selection process has managed to identify gifted young students from local universities and educational institutions across the world. We have seen an increase of interest with young Zimbabweans overseas, looking for opportunities to come back home. Barclays is committed to supporting young talent.”
The Barclays Attaché programme exposes third year students to a real working environment and allows candidates to gain hands-on experience in the various departments across the Barclays business units.
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Third-year students from local universities are offered one-year attachments where they are able to gain an appreciation of banking operations and also build on untapped skills and talents.
