Adult retraining into the trades
Career change? You're not limited to school-leaver apprenticeships. Many adults move into skilled trades via funded training, diplomas, part-time courses, and employer-backed routes — then use Trade Paths to find roles that match your new qualifications.
Routes that work for over-19s
Apprenticeships aren't just for teens
Employers and standards increasingly take on adult apprentices. Browse levels, standards, and funding signals on our apprenticeship directory.
Qualifications & cards
Many trades need specific qualifications and site cards (e.g. ECS, CSCS, Gas Safe). Our guides explain common routes so you can plan time and cost before you commit.
Find work once you're job-ready
Search trade jobs by UK region and category — from electrician and gas to roofing and M&E — and open dedicated job pages with apply links.