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    Second year apprentice

    Hey guys, just finished the first year of my apprenticeship and am now looking for a new employer to carry on my second year with. If anybody knows of anyone taking on in the North West (Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Manchester, ect) I'd be eternally greatful for the heads up. Bit of back story...
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    Advice for career re: Apprenticeships

    No worries Paul, tell me about it. Wish I'd started an apprenticeship when I was 17. Make sure you're checking all the websites too like indeed, findapprenticeship. Gov and other such websites on a regular basis and apply ASAP as they often cut short application cut off dates early. But honestly...
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    Advice for career re: Apprenticeships

    Hey Paul, I'm in my first year as an apprentice and I'm 25, also a fair number of the apprentices at my college are over 21 so you're in good company. In response to your question I think it varies from employer to employer when it comes to apprentices. Some colleges won't process applicants...
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    Just found out Ive passed my AM2 exam! Any ideas what to do next?

    Well done Ryan! Six months into my first year as an apprentice myself. Maybe try and get a job with a larger company? One that does some commercial, as well as domestic?
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    Apprenticeshipsxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Just started an apprenticeship at 25, level 3 electrotechnical qualification installation/maintenance 5357-03, wish I'd have done one when I was in my teens but C'est la vie. I'm on £221 a week which is amazing for these young apprentice but a bit on the lean side...
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    Becoming a qualified electrician

    Hi Daniel, I've just been taken on as an apprentice and I'm 25. I had plenty of knock backs due to my age but you've gotta keep pressing on, The best advice I could give is to make sure you're casting your net wide. I'm originally from Bolton and I have moved to Wiltshire, 200 miles away to...
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    Apprentice Electrician looking for advice

    Firstly thanks everyone for the responses, happy to be entering a trade with such a community. I've definitely taken on board your suggestions and will make sure to apply myself properly to my apprenticeship in the domestic setting, so it is possible to get involved in commercial after my...
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    Apprentice Electrician looking for advice

    Hi everyone, I'm due to start an apprenticeship (Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical systems and equipment (2357) (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) AM2) with a company in September and couldn't be happier, after months of searching and interviewing, the only problem...

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