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Beneficiary: Gabriel Coughlan Year 13 academic year 2022-23, Lloyd’s Apprentice – Business Division

Gabriel applied to one SEO Schools’ core programmes SEO Empower in the Autumn term 2021. When he first started as a SEO Empower candidate, he was considering his career paths and was thinking mostly of getting in Finance. However, having attended several Insurance insight events, he quickly realised that he wanted to pursue a career within the Insurance industry and that he was interested in a degree apprenticeship at Lloyd’s. This was an industry Gabriel had not had any exposure to until he joined SEO Empower.

Through the training provided through SEO Schools, in conjunction to the training sessions the Lloyd’s Early Careers team provided (notably Isabela Cecconi), Gabriel managed to secure the Business Apprenticeship at Lloyd’s. He stared his apprenticeship in Autumn 2023. He was very thankful for the guidance provided by SEO Schools in securing the apprenticeship

“If it wasn't for SEO London I would not be working for Lloyd's. From introducing me to Lloyd's at their insight week to the application process, their help has been invaluable. SEO London have undoubtedly had a huge positive impact on both my personal and career development. I have felt more comfortable approaching and networking with professionals as well as being more confident in myself. I would not be the person I am without their help, and I am incredibly grateful.”