27 Year Old Apprenticeships?

[BillyBoy1983]

Hi. I am 27 and live in the Glasgow area. I have started writing letters to dozens of plumbing companies and employers in the hope that one of them will be willing to take me on. I am desperate to get into the plumbing industry and secure a trade and proper career. Would anyone know if there is a chance for someone my age or am I probably wasting my time? Thanks alot. Billy.

 

[WaterTight]

There's at least one person on here who managed it at the same age. I suspect your chances are very poor though. Can't hurt to try. You'll want to write to every single one you can though. I wrote to just shy of a hundred a year ago. To date I got one reply. I just as easily could have had none so I know I got lucky.

 

[BillyBoy1983]

Thanks alot!

I will keep at it & hope for the best.

Cheers!

 

[moony]

i was 27 mate - finished my time by 30 now have own company and im more qualified than the lad i served my time with - but its not easy. poor poor money and i had 3 kids to keep and a three bedroom house - nightmare worth it though - do it properly serve your time and you'll be laughing - the only reason i got in was the lad i served time with was banned for drink driving. needed a driver see

 

[fuzzy]

you can get an apprenticeship at 27 its just harder as there is less funding

 

[BillyBoy1983]

Thanks q-plumb & fuzzy

I feel much more confident now that I can achieve my goal. Are any of you two based in Glasgow?

Any tips on who might be the best people to contact? Many thanks!

BB.

 

[ferret]

Try social housing business,s my son got in at 23 on an apprenticeship with the housing bum i,m with as he showed competence and confidence , crap money for 3 years mind but then it should be all gravy

 

[BillyBoy1983]

Thanks Ferret! I'll look into that