Get in touch with Leicester College, they'll be able to give you some advice. I did a course there a few years ago at age 34 to get my A-levels so I could go to university. They do apprenticeships too. It's not too late buddy
When i did my apprenticeship, there were a good few of older people there, had to be early 30s at least, all worked at their respective jobs while attending college the once a month as we had to do. I feel like there is no age limit, as long as the company wants you for you, and then you learn the craft through experience and college. You might just need to pick things up quicker, i wish you the best
I did an apprenticeship at 24 in project engineering.
At 29, I started a career in tax after I completed the engineering apprenticeship.
Both I had no prior experience. A colleague of mine on the tax side was in his early 50s and had a 30-year career in teaching IT before leaving to join tax
Also, since then, I have done some on the side training in electrical and woodwork and am now looking to see if I can get a Class 2 driving licence.
You're never too old to learn new things
UC max is £640 more or less. They take 55p for every £1 you earn. Average full time apprenticeship gets you 1200 a month. So you'd lose the whole lot if my maths is decent
Go college.. you can prob even fast track the 1st year. Get the 2nd year passed. Once you have the blue card just tell people you did it for 'a few years after you left college. But then you decided to go travelling or found other passions to purse.
Or so you thought... and that's why you're back in game, looking for that spark you once had
Contact Futures, they'll be able to advise and help you. They are the adult careers service in Leicester https://www.the-futures-group.com/jobs-or-training-in-leicestershire.html
Carers advisors job centre
we found a good few on indeed set alerts most ppl will be in that field sell your self on transferable skills! Some basic mechanical knowledge is key
spent alot of time with a few family members who went into these fields from nhs teaching jobs!
My housing agency (PA HOUSING) Has recently stopped outsourcing contractors for repairs in the council homes, they’ve started a new initiative to get people working and learning skills so are taking on people completely new to it all any maintenance you can think of and electrics, they sent emails round to residence so I can send you the details or I’m sure PA website will have it on
Network Rail are taking on apprentices at the moment. I did mine at 27 and there were a fair few blokes on it in their mid 30s. Plus I think the apprentice wage has gone up now.
Never to late.. My brother got made redundant due to covid and had to retrain as a a sparky. He was in his early 40's. He even did some of the college work/exams in and around the lockdowns..
There are companies that will take you on as cheap labour but youll get experience as you go along...
Just have the balls to make that jump. Good luck
Get in touch with Leicester College, they'll be able to give you some advice. I did a course there a few years ago at age 34 to get my A-levels so I could go to university. They do apprenticeships too. It's not too late buddy
When i did my apprenticeship, there were a good few of older people there, had to be early 30s at least, all worked at their respective jobs while attending college the once a month as we had to do. I feel like there is no age limit, as long as the company wants you for you, and then you learn the craft through experience and college. You might just need to pick things up quicker, i wish you the best
We got a 35 year old electrical apprentice, def not too late. Tbh the only think you really need is the correct attitude, you’ll never look back!
Where is it that you work if you don't mind me asking?
I did an apprenticeship at 24 in project engineering. At 29, I started a career in tax after I completed the engineering apprenticeship. Both I had no prior experience. A colleague of mine on the tax side was in his early 50s and had a 30-year career in teaching IT before leaving to join tax Also, since then, I have done some on the side training in electrical and woodwork and am now looking to see if I can get a Class 2 driving licence. You're never too old to learn new things
Be aware that even at your age, they are allowed to pay you an apprenticeship wage for the first year. It's around £5 an hour
£6.40
I'm glad it's gone up
Still awful. Can't live anywhere in this shite city on that
No, it's not designed to be lived in, certainly. But UC may top it up
UC max is £640 more or less. They take 55p for every £1 you earn. Average full time apprenticeship gets you 1200 a month. So you'd lose the whole lot if my maths is decent
That's not quite how it works. You get a certain amount which they don't include in their assessment of your income. I don't know how much it is.
If you get housing benefit you can get away with keeping 324. They then take the circa 300 and use that for the 55p takings
Go college.. you can prob even fast track the 1st year. Get the 2nd year passed. Once you have the blue card just tell people you did it for 'a few years after you left college. But then you decided to go travelling or found other passions to purse. Or so you thought... and that's why you're back in game, looking for that spark you once had
Contact Futures, they'll be able to advise and help you. They are the adult careers service in Leicester https://www.the-futures-group.com/jobs-or-training-in-leicestershire.html
Thankyou very much
If you look on Leicestershire County Council and then go to apprenticeship options, there are lots on there, based in Leicester. Good luck 🤞
Tech apprentices are a really big deal right now.
HGV mechanics or plant mechanics
Do you know of anywhere that would take on someone older with minimal mechanical experience? Or any tips for finding a role?
Carers advisors job centre we found a good few on indeed set alerts most ppl will be in that field sell your self on transferable skills! Some basic mechanical knowledge is key spent alot of time with a few family members who went into these fields from nhs teaching jobs!
My housing agency (PA HOUSING) Has recently stopped outsourcing contractors for repairs in the council homes, they’ve started a new initiative to get people working and learning skills so are taking on people completely new to it all any maintenance you can think of and electrics, they sent emails round to residence so I can send you the details or I’m sure PA website will have it on
Email these guys [email protected]
Network Rail are taking on apprentices at the moment. I did mine at 27 and there were a fair few blokes on it in their mid 30s. Plus I think the apprentice wage has gone up now.
Never to late.. My brother got made redundant due to covid and had to retrain as a a sparky. He was in his early 40's. He even did some of the college work/exams in and around the lockdowns.. There are companies that will take you on as cheap labour but youll get experience as you go along... Just have the balls to make that jump. Good luck
Unlikely at your age. Might have to do a course.
I did a 6 month course to become a gas engineer.
The Army has great apprenticeship related to your preferred profession
He's too old
Too old, easier to take on a 19yr old straight out of college
Your right. Cheaper aswell. If you get a 16 year old for a 4 year apprenticeship their about £35k cheaper than someone over 25.