CIMA and BPP join forces to help graduates through toughest job market in a decade

CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and professional training provider, BPP, have joined forces to subsidise courses for graduates coming onto the job market in the toughest market in a decade. Students can sign up to study CIMA Certificate and Managerial level courses at a BPP UK mainland centre during the day, and benefit from a heavy discount of at least 50%.

According to a recent survey by High Fliers Research carried out with over 16,000 final year university students, 10% of respondents are expecting to go into the accountancy profession after university. However 30% fewer reported obtaining secure job offers from 2008 levels. This is where CIMA and BPP can help these graduates start their career now.

The set price of 250 includes BPP tuition, CIMA registration, subscription, support and one exam fee per subject. The offer is open to anyone working 20 hours per week or less, not in full time education, and will apply to Certificate and Managerial level courses for the remainder of 2009.

The packages offer new graduates a way to get started on their careers while they are still waiting for the right job. Students can retain their flexibility as the CIMA qualification is recognised around the world and widens career options both within and outside of financial management

Robert Jelly, Director of Education at CIMA, commented, 'With 300,000 graduates coming onto the job market in the worst economic conditions in 80 years, CIMA felt that we should support the next generation of business leaders through the difficulties they are facing today. This is an opportunity for them to prepare for their future careers now. Having the CIMA professional qualification is a great way to differentiate yourself from competitors in the job market.'

David Bowden, Head of London region at BPP Professional Education added: 'This is a unique opportunity from two market leading names in professional training. We really want to help graduates take a forward step in their professional careers. Not only is this a great offer to all eligible parties, it also signals a level of initiative and commitment to prospective future employers of these people. We will be supporting this offer with a significant marketing campaign, targeting university contacts, parents of graduates, students themselves and the wider business community. Yes You Can is the campaign name - and it truly will help relieve some of the pressure and help graduates get started on their successful careers.'

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