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Is there a reason why you have to be under 24 to do an aprentiship ??

18 replies

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:01

I know I have spelt that wrong by the way.

Just wondering if anyone knows why, you have to be under 24 ??

It pisses me right off.

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expatinscotland · 09/04/2007 23:03

It's a very, very stupid, short-sighted waste of talent.

I was shocked when I heard this was true.

In the US, it's extremely common for people to completely change careers in their 40s and 50s.

I mean, they want us to work until we drop, so now they expect you to have made up your mind what you're going to do when you're 16, too?

WTF is that?!

Blatant age discrimination and should be illegal, IMO.

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:05

Yep

Below is the eligability critera, and the age bit is the only bit i don't meet.

You must be eligible to work in The UK
· You must be aged between 16 and 24 years of age
· You must be able to work most Saturdays, as this is our busiest trading day
· You must NOT already hold any higher education degree
· You must be motivated and committed to continue with your studying as the programme will take you 1-2 years depending on which qualification is suitable for you

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expatinscotland · 09/04/2007 23:07

Oh, and I guess the third criterion rejects anyone who made a mistake at college and decides to switch paths.

Who made this up?

Beyond dumb ass!

A total waste of talent.

And honestly so discriminatory I'm shocked that's still legal.

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:11

They are run by these people. Can anyone see a contact us bit on there ?? I want to email them and ask them exactly why I am not worthy of the chance of such a thing, just because I am 28.

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UCM · 09/04/2007 23:12

Its for the company that pays for your day release etc. hoping that you will stay with them forever.

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:14

Sorry UCM not entirly sure what you mean ?? They pay for the day release but only if your under 24 ?? What difference does that make though ??

I would much rather train for something on the job, as I am better at practical stuff than theory, but it seems I am too old to do that.

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NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:17

Sorry, not meaning to rant about it, it just confuses me as to why they asume that people over 24 wouoldn't benefit from this, especially single mums.

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UCM · 09/04/2007 23:22

Nah, nutty, it's not that companies don't want you, but they want you trained, over 24, and if they are training you on the job (ie: apprentice, under 24), they hope you will stay forever.

Don't be put off though, contact any company who does apprenticeships (I know I didn't spell that right) and ask. You can't lose anything by askng.

BurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrP, sorry

Pardon Me

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:24

LOL, better out than in.

I will contact the specific company who were offering them and see what they say.

I thought alot of it might be due to you only being paid £120 a week but obviously doing nearly full time hours whilst training.

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UCM · 09/04/2007 23:25

OMG re read and NO, of course they don't want single mums, you will have to take time off when your children are ill, on School hols.

Best to lie and if it comes up, invent an elderly relative that lives with you and blows the house up every now and then.

Thats called 'time off for dependants'

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:27

Oh god yep silly me, single mum = very unreliable duh

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UCM · 09/04/2007 23:27

Right I am x posting with you.

OK, 120 a week might not sound much but then if you are doing on the job training and getting a day at college or whatever, to ensure you are a fully fledged nutter at the end of it. GO FOR IT!!

NuttyMuffins · 09/04/2007 23:28

Yep I agree, £120 a week would be fine, have no probs with that at all.

Someone needs to tell the big wigs. Will compose some emails in the morning when typing is not affected by vodka

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UCM · 09/04/2007 23:29

That fucking Jacob Creep is a bastard, I tell you, he is a fucing bastard

vixma · 09/04/2007 23:30

Cheap labour maybe, and easier to exploit as under 24 year oldsare to be honest keaner (if educated for their labour with qualifications). The older you got the more sense you get (however responsibility becomes sometimes more apparent) and won't get taken advantage of....maybe.

NuttyMuffins · 10/04/2007 16:10

Seen another 2 ads for jobs today where they offer training so you have to be under 24.

Have half written an email to company who do the apprenticeships to ask them why this is the case.

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islandofsodor · 12/04/2007 11:25

It's to do with funding. A firm can get assistance with training costs for young people who have not achieved a certain level of qualifications.

EllieKthePA · 12/04/2007 11:29

there are other on-the-job training opportunities for 25+
contact your local college and ask them, the women i used to work with followed one while i was on the under 24 route

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