Why Apprentices Walk Out The Moment They Qualify! | Trade Legends Podcast

Adam is 18, two years into his electrical apprenticeship, and he started by working for a year for free just to get his foot in the door. In this episode, the three of them talk about what it actually takes to get into the trades, why schools never push it as an option, and why so many apprentices walk out the door the moment they qualify. They also cover the real reason employers are reluctant to take on apprentices, what Adam wished he had known before starting, and why the full-time college route without site experience is setting people up to fail. If you are 16 and wondering whether the trades are for you, or if you are thinking about taking on an apprentice, this one is worth listening to. Catch the Full Episode here:    • Working as an ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE | Trad...   #trades #construction #electrician #apprentice Get a 20% discount from our sponsor, Pocket Receptionist, here https://bit.ly/471SwFf Powered Now (episode sponsor): https://powerednow.com/resources/bene... 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:01:34 — Why Adam chose to become an electrician 00:04:38 — School, A levels and the trades option nobody mentions 00:08:45 — Working for free and the value of experience over money 00:10:20 — The problem with going self-employed too early 00:12:04 — Advice for anyone wanting to get into the trades 00:13:31 — The worst parts of the job 📸 Instagram –   / tradelegends   🎵 TikTok –   / tradelegends   📘 Facebook –   / tradelegendspodcast   🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1YR5q31... 🌐 Website – https://tradelegends.uk Business Enquiries – [email protected] 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/ 🏷️ Save on Rhino trade insurance policies using code TRADELEGENDS