Not really. In the US the apprenticeship programs are pretty guarded. You would be better off saving your money wisely.
So... investing?
Some trades are more physically demanding on the body. I was thinking more along the lines of any field that requires a gov't license like nurse/counselor/barber/pharmacist/CPA/lawyer/administrator/teacher/air traffic controller/operator of some heavy machinery.
last time I looked you had to apply to the ATC academy before turning 31. FYI for those considering the big trade: staring at a rectangular screen for staring at a squircle screen instead. :)