For context, I am in my early 40s and work for the local authority as a cleaner ( I won't mention what authority or the capacity of the institution to prevent outing). I would like to advance to do the management program or even move onto doing administrative work. In the latest internal magazine there were a few articles written by some of the managers about career progression and training opportunities. And how the local authority supports anyone who wants to develop. Yet, I am worried my age, and the fact I am doing a post that many consider 'menial' will prejudice my chances.
However, the main hurdle is more practical. Due to the fact I am a cleaner (don't have any business being in the offices and simply don't have time most days), I have very restricted and sporadic access to the IT system. I am only really allowed on to do overtime claims. I haven't been able to check my emails for months at a time and getting onto the intranet is virtually impossible. How can employees (at the bottom) progress if they have virtually no access to the computers? I am feeling frustrated and dejected, so any advice will be appreciated. Also success stories would give me a boost