Though it does present a fantastic opportunity for those who could not afford an AB-initio course to enter civil avaiation, CEP schemes are not the be all and end all, there are other options.
Considering the current uncertainty, possibly the only productive thing to do at the moment for those who are committed to and desperate to get started on a career in the airlines, is to use this time to get things going.
But remember Clive Hughes's advice and never pay it all up front - (his book is worth getting if your are about to look into training and don't know where to start)
If you want it badly enough, the lack of CEP schemes should present an inconvenience not the end of your aspirations.
Good luck and get researching
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