Are there careers where they will pay you while they retrain you and thd guarantee hiring?

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July 4,2023 at 3:48AM UTC

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Are there careers where they will pay you while they retrain you and thd guarantee hiring?

I am looking for something to start from scratch. I am in my 50s. I want to leave my corporate job, but struggle to find out, what is next. Also it is scary without paycheck. How do I transition?

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Jennifer TaylorJuly 4,2023 at 12:44PM UTC
I transitioned from creative project management to corporate communications when I turned 50. It WAS scary, but I’m so glad I did! I started by taking contract work, then moved into one full-time role, and now I’m in another, higher up, full-time role. starting with contract work allowed meto hone my skills and learn the tools of the trade. I suggest pivoting to a role where you can use your transferable skills, but a potions that also interests you.
Sharmil McKeeJuly 4,2023 at 12:51PM UTC
Software engineering. Google offers its employees reskilling programs, including its Google Career Certificate programs. https://grow.google/certificates/#?modal_active=none
Many organizations offer scholarships to pay for Google's program if Google does not already employ you. https://www.naswa.org/google-certificate-scholarship-program Alternately, Coursera offers access to the program for $50 a month. https://www.coursera.org/google-career-certificates
This list is just a start. There are tons of ways to transition based on your interest. Try googling "reskilling programs".
Good luck.
AnonymousJuly 4,2023 at 1:24PM UTC
You can try Enterprise Car rental.
AnonymousJuly 5,2023 at 1:13PM UTC
Can you not go back to school and get a certificate or a degree while you are working? In all honesty the market is not good for even people that already have the skills and experience so you might find it difficult to find someone that will hire and train you outside of something like customer service or some job like that.
QJuly 5,2023 at 4:05PM UTC
I don’t know where you are, but here in Texas the electrician guild has paid apprenticeship. You get paid to learn while working. They pay for you to test. And you continue working with them when done. Once you are certified pay goes way up. They offer benefits as well, I believe. It’s non-corporate work and a skill that will always be in demand.
AnonymousJuly 8,2023 at 5:23PM UTC
Check your local agency for the aging they might have recommendations as well as the local chamber of commerce. Usually there is a local over 40 group that is willing to help out and get you going for something new.
ReachingGoalsJuly 10,2023 at 12:09PM UTC
Look at unions. Electrical, masonry and plumbing usually have training programs where you also get experience.