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Apprenticeship am I too old?
dezzie
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Hi I am currently doing a home study course in electrical engineering in hope that I get an apprenticeship with an engineering company such as National Grid. Thing is I am turning 30 this year so not sure if i am considered too old to be an apprentice compared to younger people who have just finished education.
I currently work in a call centre and hate the job so I'm looking to go into engineering which offers better earning potential.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks.
I currently work in a call centre and hate the job so I'm looking to go into engineering which offers better earning potential.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks.
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I shouldn't think so. Stirling Council are currently looking for an apprentice electrician. It says nothing about age:
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/fe/tpl_scottishportal01.asp?newms=jj&id=96810&aid=115270 -
Never too old!0
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You might not be too old but wages as an apprentice are very low sure as long as you can take the hit for a while then go for it!0
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thanks. I realise the wage wont be much but im only earning minimum wage now so I have learned to survive on a low wage! I would rather that than go to University and build up big debts0
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Apprenticeships are usually for 16-24 years old, so i think maybe you are a bit too old!
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There is age discrimination legislation so an employer cannot disbar you on age alone. This does not mean to say that you won't get bumped for other reasons (;)).
If you get to interview then the fact you are so interested in electrical engineering to do a home course is bound to impress. Employers are interested in employees that will stay, you are an investment so nothing ventured, nothing gained.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do not adjust your mind, the world is at fault.
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AshRosetti wrote: »Apprenticeships are usually for 16-24 years old, so i think maybe you are a bit too old!
Also remember that there are a LOT of 16 to 24 year olds looking for work these days.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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The usual criteria for an apprenticeship is 16-18, with 40% of companies/organizations increasing the age up to 24. I very much doubt a 30 year old would be eligible to do an apprenticeship. 0
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Just apply for it,0
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AshRosetti wrote: »Apprenticeships are usually for 16-24 years old, so i think maybe you are a bit too old!
There is no upper age limit so you're certainly not too old.
The info here might help you: https://www.apprenticeships.org.uk0
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