Changing careers and investing in further education can be scary. Demitri was a PE teacher before choosing to become a gas engineer with Access Training and hasn’t looked back since. We sat down with Demitri to find out more about how Access Training has changed his life. 

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Am I too old to start an apprenticeship at 40?

No, of course not! It’s never too late to take on a new challenge and switch up your career. All you need to start an adult apprenticeship is a willingness to learn and a passion for your chosen subject. Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for everyone, regardless of age.

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Why choose a career in the construction industry?

1. Improves fitness and strength
2. Above-average pay
3. Excellent career progression
4. Make friends for life
5. Build a meaningful career

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How to become a plumber

The traditional route to becoming a plumber in the UK is through a plumbing apprenticeship, typically straight after completing your secondary education, although it’s never too late to retrain as a plumber! This is of course a brilliant option, but there are actually several paths available to prospective plumbers. These include:

• Enrolling at a technical university or trade school
• Taking a fast-track course
• Working as a plumber’s assistant

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A heat pump is an incredibly efficient way to reduce your home's carbon footprint. It heats your home by drawing heat from the air or the ground surrounding your property to provide heating and hot water to your home. If you provide this service to others and become a heat pump installer you could earn up to £35 per hour!

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The renewable energy industry is growing at a rapid rate, as are the wide range of career opportunities waiting for you. Renewable energy is the future, so what are you waiting for? Get qualified with renewable energy training courses and follow your future into your renewable energy career.

Renewable energy is an extremely exciting sector to get your teeth stuck into if you're looking for a career in trade. Since renewable energy is a relatively new industry, there are a range of exciting new career opportunities for those looking to explore a career in renewables. When you work in renewables, you will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels by providing renewable alternatives.

Careers in renewable energy are incredibly rewarding, as they help the environment and provide excellent career benefits. If you’re interested in learning more about what pursuing a career in renewable energy might look like for you, you’re in the right place.

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As of early February 2023, there are now over 680,00 electric cars on UK roads. With electric vehicles slowly becoming the norm, many people are taking advantage of the jobs that arise from the ongoing maintenance of electric vehicles. 

One of the most popular jobs for electric vehicles is the role of EV Charger Installer.

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