College of Animal Welfare offers free VN training to under-19s

RE: College of Animal Welfare offers free VN training to under-19s

Sal the 1st — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:09:19 GMT

well hopefully as the apprenticeship is fully funded and wouldnt be costing the practice too much they would be able to afford to pay their apprentices a little more than the £2.60/hr minimum wage for under 19s and 19yr olds in their first year of apprenticeship? Because if they dont I dont see too many of them seeing the course through, which is helpful to nobody.

RE: College of Animal Welfare offers free VN training to under-19s

Victoria Nielsen RVN — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:30:54 GMT

I think it's because the CAW will get funding from the Government in order to be able to offer this scheme.

I agree with Tracy, perhaps the age limit should be increased due to high levels of unemployment etc. That's something the Government should look at doing and not limit these opportunities to those under 19.

RE: College of Animal Welfare offers free VN training to under-19s

Tracy Windler RVN — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:17:14 GMT

Why is this sort of ageism acceptable in today's society? Surely offering free places to students who meet a certain criteria, such as lay staff who have worked in practice for years and have not had the opportunity to train?

I'm not saying that anyone under 19 does not deserve to train, but you are much more likely to find a dedicated student who will be determined to complete the course AND stay in the profession if you offer this to more mature and experienced individuals.