Root
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it's open day at college today and i need to get back into education, get a trade and get work, I'm 22 and unemployed with pretty average GCSEs and shit experience in much worthwhile.
Dunno if I'd even get on a course 'cus I've been there 3 years previously (passed each year but never completed a full course to get a certificate)
Dunno what to do
Wanna do something that's obviously <16 hours so it'll be paid for me, so finance isn't an issue and want something with good money.
what do?
plumbing, electrics, builder, joiner, mechanics, engineering, welding, travel&tourism, computing...i literally have no clue what i'd like to do, HALP.
btw you have to reply and reply seriously because it's my birthday today 
[Edited on 10-05-2011 by Root]
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sc0ott
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Tried applying for an apprenticeship?
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chrisritch
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So your asking the internet what it is you would like to do with your life?
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Root
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Originally posted by chrisritch
So your asking the internet what it is you would like to do with your life?
I literally have no clue what I want to do, what else do you suggest? I have nothing that I'd think "wow, I'd really enjoy that and love getting up in the morning having 5 consecutive wanks and then going into work happy, not happy because of the wanks, but happy because i love this job"...except maybe driving jobs :x
but what is there some good money in?
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Root
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Originally posted by sc0ott
Tried applying for an apprenticeship?
can I do them while on jobseekers?
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adiohead
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happy birthday.
become an electrician
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Root
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Originally posted by adiohead
happy birthday.
become an electrician
thank you, is it good monies?
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adiohead
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yeah. I would become one but I can only solder guitar leads
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sc0ott
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Originally posted by Root
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Originally posted by sc0ott
Tried applying for an apprenticeship?
can I do them while on jobseekers?
Is that some sort ot allowance? If so they will stop it.
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Root
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Originally posted by sc0ott
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Originally posted by Root
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Originally posted by sc0ott
Tried applying for an apprenticeship?
can I do them while on jobseekers?
Is that some sort ot allowance? If so they will stop it.
JSA, yeah, I know I can do college courses of <16 hours per week, but dunno about apprenticeships
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sc0ott
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Apprenticeships is basically a full time job and your employer sends you to college to become qualified.
Shit wages to start with but can you complain.
Best trying your local council.
Dont see why you would do a trade at college without having the on the job experience to help along the way tbhbb
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Conway563
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Apprenticeship, although pretty shit wages should still pay more than JSA
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Root
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Originally posted by Conway563
Apprenticeship, although pretty shit wages should still pay more than JSA
yer, says it's a minimum of £95 per week = double JSA money tbf I'll ask about that when I go in then
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sc0ott
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Its about 500-600 with councils but youre maybe too late.
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Eddx14xe
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I have been to college to train as an electrician and plumber. Done my city and guilds 2330 level 2 and level 2 plumbing. Cant find an apprenticeship anywhere, good luck if you can get one though
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Ojc
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I'm starting apprenticeship in September, had my college interview and test yesterday. Got accepted, cannot wait to get started.
Spending time in the college is great.
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Root
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Hmm :< so confused
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Conway563
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Originally posted by Ojc
Chasing all the young fanny in the college is great.
[Edited on 10-05-2011 by Conway563]
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Ojc
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Root
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quote:
Originally posted by Conway563
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Originally posted by Ojc
Chasing all the young fanny in the college is great.
[Edited on 10-05-2011 by Conway563]
true, i should do hairdressing or travel&tourism for that
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brebaz
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Or you could do health and beaty, they massage naked people 
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belton
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Electrition or plumber. Happy birthday by the way!
I wish the college I get sent to had clunge. Closest we have is chubby dinner ladies 
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Ian
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You would still get the course fees covered if it's your first full L3 qual.
There might also be ALG available if you've already been there previously in lieu of job seekers if you cross the threshold.
Get an appointment with their finance people.
Regarding subject, best thing is to ask each faculty what they're doing about getting people jobs at the end of it. Typically the building trades have fairly good links with employers, the others less so but you need to go get some real data for that institution.
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mattk
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dont be a plumber, its fucking shit, be a spark
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IvIarkgraham
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i'd like to do a college course,
but i dont want to leave my job.
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