Many moons ago I did a pre apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance our class started the year with 12 people, 11 finished the year long course. About 60 motor mechanics did their pre appy course at same time next workshop all finished.
Of our 11 finishers 10 got jobs within 6 months max, 1 preferred the surf life style. We were told 15% of the motor mechanics got jobs after 12 months of finish &
heard no motor from them.
I know all 10 of my class completed their apprenticeships as we had 3 more years of Trade School together, I have lost touch with many over the last 30 years but I know at least 5 still playing the game, so only 4 I am not sure if they still are in aviation or not.
Due to our low numbers 11, our course was cut and never was held again - after 90% got lasting employment. The motor course still runs today at a maximum back then of 15% possibly having lasting employment.
Fact we had a far greater % and number of people (9 vs 10) gain an apprenticeship meant nothing!!!