- Location
- Scottish Highlands
Listening to R4 at sparrow cheep this morning, I heard the subject of the header mentioned. There has always been a knowledge gap between those who are employable because they have relevant experience and those who can't get a job because they haven't!
Is there anyone here who knows about government schemes that supplement the wages of those in training and are they worth persuing?
I have young people wanting to work with me but, due to being on a pension and not 'trading' any longer, I cannot afford to pay them (much). And, I understand that these days, youngsters need money to pay for the car, etc. I get plenty of inquiries, but when they hear it is voluntary or a very low wage, they move on to MacDonald's or Tesco's. A pity when there is a lifetime of knowledge going to waste.
I did have a young person referred to me many years ago who wanted to work in kennels but it just got more and more complicated! The red tape was horrendous. I was quite relieved when she decided to go into hair dressing instead! I have had many since, some who have worked for nothing and others on a starvation wage, all say they have learnt, but there must be something better, surely? Who do I ask?
Is there anyone here who knows about government schemes that supplement the wages of those in training and are they worth persuing?
I have young people wanting to work with me but, due to being on a pension and not 'trading' any longer, I cannot afford to pay them (much). And, I understand that these days, youngsters need money to pay for the car, etc. I get plenty of inquiries, but when they hear it is voluntary or a very low wage, they move on to MacDonald's or Tesco's. A pity when there is a lifetime of knowledge going to waste.
I did have a young person referred to me many years ago who wanted to work in kennels but it just got more and more complicated! The red tape was horrendous. I was quite relieved when she decided to go into hair dressing instead! I have had many since, some who have worked for nothing and others on a starvation wage, all say they have learnt, but there must be something better, surely? Who do I ask?