On Talking Trade this week, Andy is joined by former bricklaying apprentice Beth Skinner, plumbing apprentice Carl Ladd and Chris Simmons from Square Mile Builders. Each at different stages and with experiences of apprenticeships, the team discuss in depth the best and worst parts of apprenticeships, the problems with getting young people into the industry and the trade off of short, or medium, term financial hardship for long term gain. It is a subject that will always be relevant to the industry and one we likely return to again later in the year. What do you think is wrong with apprenticeships? 
 
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Brought to you by On The Tools, Talking Trade is a podcast by tradespeople, for tradespeople. Hosted by tradesman and broadcaster, Andy Stevens, every Thursday a host of fellow trades, industry leaders and professionals discuss a topic relevant to the industry. From training to apprenticeships and mental health to representation, Talking Trade finds out what the industry really thinks about the subjects that matter. 

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