
Careers in Construction as a Mature Age Apprentice Carpenter: Andrew’s Story
28-year-old apprentice carpenter Andrew Sims didn’t come straight into the construction industry. Instead, he started a paramedical science degree at university, then considered joining the army. It was a suggestion from his sister, an architect, that propelled him into the construction industry. Now, as he approaches the completion of his apprenticeship, he shares his story with us. From university to a mature age apprenticeship in carpentry “I did university for one year but I failed a unit in my second […]