joinery apprenticeship

[callumlovatt]

does anyone know of any joinery companies that take on apprentices in the chesterfield area. I'm still at school but i need to start looking now for next year.

Thanks

 

[joiner_sim]

Not sure if any of these centres are close to you, but here's the list of carillion training centres that do carpentry and joinery apprentiships, also where I gained my NVQ as well.

http://www.carillionplc.com/learning/learning_training_colleges.asp

 

[JoinerySolutions]

You may be better considered if you look up the companies that are still going in your area and write to them all. ( it's been tough out there of late)
Explain a bit about yourself and why you are asking to be considered for an apprenticeship this early, it shows enthusiasm ( a trait hard to find in apprentices of late), follow up the letter with a phone call or take a chance the boss is not too busy and pop in to see if they will have a chat.

I did something similar when I moved to Germany, I wrote letters to several firms to say I was moving near to that company and was looking for work, I gave a brief C.V. and stated I would contact them after my arrival date. Within a fortnight I had a job. It often pays to be pre-emptive.

I wish you success in your quest.

Rob.

 

[callumlovatt]

ok, thanks for the advice, i dont think any of those courses are close enough. I'll keep looking and hopefully it will pay off.

 

[PerranOak]

Just out of interest, are there such things as cabinetmaking apprenticeships nowadays?

 

[PAC1]

Have you tried West Notts college at Mansfield.

 

[callumlovatt]

i think west notts might do a course. Chesterfield college do a bench joinery + site joinery course, but i will also need an employer.