I'm 50 and I want to study....

monica49

hello,What do you think, is it a crazy idea if i want go to Healthcare Assistant Traineeship? I am a 50 year old .and do I have the chance to find a job after the courses? does anyone have experience with the ..?? Thank you.Monica

looksee

It absolutely is not a crazy idea. I turned 50 at college, I worked self-employed on stuff I was interested in, then got a teaching job that I loved. It was definitely worth it. Older people are generally appreciated in colleges as they add a bit of a different approach / balance / whatever to the class.

MouseTail

No, its not a crazy idea, and yes, you have a good chance of getting a job once you have the Award. There are shortages of staff in this area and mature people can be extremely good at it.

monica49

thank you i feel much more better now

gerbilgranny

Absolutely go for it. You'll be great, I'm sure.

ronano

monica49 wrote: »

hello,What do you think, is it a crazy idea if i want go to Healthcare Assistant Traineeship? I am a 50 year old .and do I have the chance to find a job after the courses? does anyone have experience with the ..?? Thank you.Monica

Where you based? I don't think you'd have an issue doing the course and getting employment after be grand. Beyond any physical taxing aspect of the job your age is only an asset. Where I did my course, if you're on a social welfare payment might get it for free. Good luck either way
http://www.lhpskillnet.ie/courses/healthcare-support/

monica49

i live in Phibsboro and yes,im on a social welfare payment

The_Conductor

Go for it.
I'm in my 40s with young children- as is my wifey.
We both intend to go back to college again- when our little ones are bigger.

*Mental note to self- if reincarnation exists- have children younger next time.......

Irish_Elect_Eng

Go for it....

Age is no barrier if you have the desire to do something new.

Pie and Mash

I am in the same boat as you Monica, I am finding it hard to find training I can afford as I have no social welfare entitlement.

Divisadero

If it's something that really interests you either for a career or even just to study for its own sake just go for it. Don't let age get in the way. Even if you are out of school for many years you will most likely find you have other strengths and will probably surprise yourself.

Good luck.

the_syco

ronano wrote: »

Where I did my course, if you're on a social welfare payment might get it for free. Good luck either way
http://www.lhpskillnet.ie/courses/healthcare-support/

Free places available for jobseekers see Do I qualify for free training

Wanderer78

go for it op and best of luck

Zipppy

The day you stop learning is the day you stop Living

...Albert Einstein

Go for it..I'm in my 40s also and looking at a Phd....

It's not the things you do that you'll regret in later life, rather the things and opportunities you didn't take or do...

Wanderer78

Zipppy wrote: »

...Albert Einstein

Go for it..I'm in my 40s also and looking at a Phd....

It's not the things you do that you'll regret in later life, rather the things and opportunities you didn't take or do...

very fitting. i like it

best of luck with the phd if you chose to do it

jkmanc1974

Going for it myself also.....just turned 40 and left school at 16, will be a new challenge that's for sure!!!

golfbgud

Go for it!
I was made redundant (just turned 50) in July 2013. Devastated.
Gave it until end of the year. No job so took on a HDIP Computer Science Course in Jan '14.
Completed final exams in Jan '15 and got results in Feb. Thankfully, course was paid for under Springboard initiative.
Back job searching now and getting some interviews - course has really helped me in this respect.
I was able to walk about College at ease as the Students probably thought I was a lecturer and regularly held doors open etc - funny!
There were other "mature" students on my Course and I wasn't the oldest one!
Busy year and yes, the time flew by. Glad I made the decision - hard work pays off!
Apply now!

Sunny Dayz

Definitely! My father in law is studying at the moment and he's in his late 60's! He's required to study due to the committee he volunteers for in the financial sector. Not sure what age he was when he left school but I would imagine he was quite young. It's funny that he's taken to the books as the youngest in the family only finished up college last year.