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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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If you're an adult and looking for a new career path or you'd like to expand your existing skill set, our apprenticeships for adults could be the perfect option for you! We offer a variety of apprenticeships which will enable you to become a gas engineer, electrician or a plumber.
The possibilities are endless. All you need to do is get started! Who knows? It could be the best decision you ever make...
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An apprenticeship is a common pathway for someone looking to start a trade career. Apprenticeships are great for those with trade skills, because students are able to get hands-on experience as they learn.
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An apprenticeship can get you on the right path to your dream career. They are an exciting, hands-on way of learning that allows you to put your skills to practice, whilst getting paid a decent salary. You can also complete our apprenticeships at any age, so whether you're after a complete career change or just to build on your existing skills, an Access Training apprenticeship could be a great option for you!
In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of apprenticeships and why enrolling may just be the best decision you ever make...
Benefits of apprenticeships
1. Get hands-on experience
At Access Training, you can rest assured that you will be learning alongside some of the best trade tutors around with a wealth of knowledge and experience. With their guidance and support, you will be able to gain hands-on experience in real-world situations that will help you develop and enhance your skills as a tradesperson - a far cry from sitting in a university lecture!
2. Professional learning support
Apprenticeships also often offer more support than regular jobs. When you enrol onto one of our paid apprenticeships in plumbing, gas or electrical work, you will receive ongoing career support alongside your trade training.
Like traditional apprenticeships, you will have full access to our employability resources and dedicated recruitment team who can help find the right role for you. Our support team will provide guidance, support and advice on all things related to your course. Even better - you'll have access to this support system up to 3 years after enrolment!
3. Get paid!
One of the biggest advantages of starting an apprenticeship is that you will leave with no student loan debt - in fact, you can even start getting paid while you learn! With our Earn While You Learn route, you'll be able to earn a living wage of on average £27,000 a year, all while gaining crucial skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Access Apprenticeships also offer a great work-life balance, as they comprise of a mix of on-site and at-home learning, allowing you to easily balance your personal life with your studies and training.
4. Gain industry recognised qualifications
Another benefit of apprenticeships is that you'll gain qualifications that will help you throughout your whole career. These qualifications will help you go from strength to strength, whether you choose to look for employment with a major company or start working for yourself.
Click the links below and scroll to see the trade qualifications you can gain for each of our paid apprenticeships:
5. Offers a direct pathway to permanent employment
As an Access Apprentice, we will also help you find paid on-site work. You will even get an guaranteed interview with an established construction business who can employ you as a groundworker or labourer - so you can secure permanent employment in no time!
Is an apprenticeship with Access Training worth it?
Yes, an Access Apprenticeship is 100% worth it if you're looking to gain new skills and get paid whilst you learn. Our apprenticeship route is one of the best ways to gain practical experience in your chosen trade, and it can be the quickest route to a high-paying career, especially if it's a fast-track course.
The skills you gain from our apprenticeships will be the foundation of a successful and rewarding career that will last a life time!
Start your paid apprenticeship course with Access Training
If you'd like to start your new career or enhance your current skills, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today! If you have any questions or queries, we'll be more than happy to guide you so that you can start your exciting apprenticeship venture.
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