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Apprenticeship Scheme

The Apprenticeship Scheme provides, in each year, for up to 6 young persons then between the ages of 18 and 29 to each be apprenticed to a Senior Liveryman, known as the Master of the Apprentice. There is the possibility of a grant of modest amount, by way of scholarship to support the Apprentice's studies for the ICSA examinations.

There is a special programme for Apprentices in order to:

• supplement their studies and professional experience;
• provide professional and personal support;
• enable them to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Company;
• aid them to become effective Freemen and Liverymen on completion of their studies and generally; and
• add to the value and relevance of their experience as Apprentices.

• Four lectures or workshops on running AGMs, fraud, career development, and the international role of the Lord Mayor of London;
• A Christmas dinner at the Honourable Artillery Company;
• Two guided walks in the City;
• Participation in the ICSA presentation in the Houses of Parliament;
• Various social evenings; and
• Participation in Company functions including the Church Service and the Rivers Lecture.

Charitable activities have included: a sponsored walk in the Ashdown Forest raising £5,800 for London Youth, an abseil at Canary Wharf raising money for Cancer Research UK, and participating in City Dip in aid of the Lord Mayor's Charity.

• Minimum age on entry: 18
• Maximum age on entry: 29

The age bracket reflects the fact that those taking up study for the professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) normally do so some years after having obtained a first degree.

The candidate must be:

• a citizen of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man; and
• studying or about to start a course which, in association with relevant work experience, leads to registration as a Fellow or Associate of the ICSA; and
• nominated by a Liveryman known to the candidate, or by a Liveryman appointed by the court

An Apprenticeship shall normally last not less than 4 and not more than 7 years, during which time the Apprentice will be expected to pursue studies, which, in association with relevant work experience, can lead to Fellowship or Associateship of the ICSA. The total number of Apprentices at any one time shall not exceed 42.

During the Apprenticeship the Apprentice-Master, functioning as mentor, will offer support and counsel. The Apprentice will be able to join in an informal programme of professional education and attend a limited range of Company functions.

Subject to satisfying any criteria set out by the Charitable Trustees of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, an Apprentice may, at the discretion of the Trustees, receive a grant by way of scholarship to support his/her studies for the ICSA examinations.

Click here to view or download the Application Form [pdf].

Click here for the terms of reference of the apprenticeship scheme [pdf]

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