Skilled trade jobs are in more demand than ever due to multiple societal issues, such as the UK housing crisis and a nationwide skills shortage due to the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read on to find out what trade is most in demand in the UK, and why.

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With winter in full swing, you may be wondering whether it is time to turn your heating on. With the current economic crisis doing homeowners no favours, it's natural to be apprehensive about putting on your heating for the first time this year. In 2021, the average gas and electric bill in the UK totalled £111.60 per month, equating to £1,339 per year!

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Missed out on our Black Friday offer? No stress! Access Training is offering an exclusive Cyber Monday deal – enrol on any of our trade courses by Monday 28^th November to receive your FREE essential trades toolkit worth over £350!

You must enrol by 28/11/22 to receive this free gift. You will receive your free toolkit during your first week of in-centre practical training.

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If you have any questions regarding the courses available from Access Training, reach out and contact us today to be put in touch with one of our specialist course advisors. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have, and help you kick-start your future today!

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This coming Friday (25th November 2022) is Black Friday, and we've got a very special offer for everyone who enrols on one of our trade courses this week.

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Perhaps the one topic which has dominated recent discussions in the media is the oncoming energy crisis. It has been the subject of much debate and whilst no solution has yet to be presented one thing is certain: the UK faces a challenging winter ahead, and our energy bills are going to rise to unprecedented levels. This being said, there are still plenty of ways you can reduce the cost of your energy bills and minimise your energy output. 

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We recently published a blog post for World Mental Health Day to discuss the findings of the 2022 Mental Health in the Trades report, where it was found that 4 in 5 tradespeople experience mental health issues due to their job.

This is a staggering amount, and to continue with our aim of awareness surrounding mental health issues in the trade industry, we're going to take a deep dive into the causes of stress, and how you can improve workplace wellbeing.

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A report on the topic of mental health in the trades has been released earlier this year, highlighting the important issue of work-related stress within the trade industry. We take mental health seriously at Access Training - our students are our number one priority, and we will always strive to support you throughout your studies with us. 

In honour of World Mental Health Day and to raise awareness of the issues that are prominent within our industry, we're going to answer the most common questions surrounding mental health in the trades.

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