TO mark GSCE results day, a Lloyds Banking Group ambassador has explained the importance of embracing new routes into sought after careers, including T Levels.

Weston College have embraced the newest qualification, which focuses on vocational skills rather than academic prowess and giving students real-life experience.

Nichola Littlejohn, from the bank, said: "T-levels are the most recent entrant to the list of post-GCSE training options.

"Launched in September 2020, they are broadly equivalent to three A-levels and cover topics like Healthcare Science, Finance and Legal Services.

"Like other parts of the economy, there’s an increasing demand for digital skills in banking. 

"As the UK’s largest digital bank, with more than 18 million online customers, we need to find, train and develop our workforce to help continually modernise our services to meet the changing needs of our customers.

"That’s why we started offering T-level industry placements last year – and this year we’ve welcomed a record intake of 70 students across the country, including five from Weston College.

"All are working towards their T-level qualifications in either digital production, design and development; digital support services; or digital business services."