Major banks are giving new graduates virtual introductions to careers in finance

, which accepted 300 applicants from 15 markets for its global internship program, expects 60% of the markets to conduct the course entirely online. The remainder — namely those in Greater China and North Asia — will experience a "hybrid model," combining physical and virtual elements. Participants of the five to six week course will receive the equivalent remuneration for the traditional 10-week internship.

Standard Chartered has committed to placing all its 2019 graduates in full time roles at the end of their programs, while 500 positions will be made available primarily to 2020 interns. It is also planning to hire 280 graduates in Singapore and Hong Kong this year under a separate initiative.has also committed to training and employing 300 graduates in Singapore over the next 18 months.

The recruitment drive comes as major firms have said they're actively working to diversify their staff.

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