- Corby Business Centre, Corby, Northants
A practical route into work through real jobs and real support.
For Trade Associates
Dormant Trade Skills offers a practical, work-led route into the trades for young adults aged 18+ who are not currently in education, employment, or training.
The programme is built around real maintenance work, taught and supervised by experienced tradespeople employed as Trade Mentors. Learning happens on site, through doing the work properly, not in classrooms.
This is not a short course or a classroom programme. It is a supported route into real work.
Who this programme is for
The Trade Associate role is for young adults who:
- Are aged 18 or over
- Want to work with their hands and learn practical skills
- Prefer learning by doing rather than classroom study
- Are looking for a realistic route into employment
You do not need qualifications or previous trade experience. What matters is willingness to learn, reliability, and turning up ready to work.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
Learning on real jobs
As a Trade Associate, you will work alongside a Trade Mentor on real maintenance jobs.
- You learn by watching, practicing, and being guided on site
- All work is supervised and taught step by step
- You are supported to build skills at a realistic pace
- Safety and proper working methods are prioritised
You are never left to work alone or expected to know things you have not been taught.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
What you will gain from the programme
Through the programme, Trade Associates develop:
- Practical trade skills that can be used in real jobs
- Confidence working in real environments
- An understanding of workplace expectations
- Experience that can support progression into work
The focus is on helping you become ready for employment, not just completing a programme.
Support and expectations
The programme provides support, but it is also a working environment. This balance reflects real working life and helps prepare you for employment.
NEXT STEPS
Interested in becoming a Trade Associate?
If you are interested in a practical route into work and think this approach could suit you, the next step is to get in touch.
Referrals may come through partner organisations or local authorities, or you can make an initial enquiry using the contact form.
Dormant Trade Skills connects experienced tradespeople with young adults who want to learn trade skills as a practical route into work — delivering paid training, real maintenance jobs, and measurable outcomes.
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Contact Details
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- Corby Business Centre, Corby, Northants
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