Employment and Training
There are many vocational work-based training and learning opportunities available today. These websites could help you if you decide to take this route after sixth form.
Apprenticeships - Learn whilst you earn, for 16-24 year olds.
Foundation Degree Website - Foundation Degrees are new degree level qualifications designed with employers, so they fit into the world of work.
Examples of various apprenticeships:
Apprenticeships at BT - for 16-21 year olds.
Apprenticeships at Orange - for 16-24 year olds.
Useful Websites
The following websites can help you to find suitable employment or training opportunities:
Workthing - including advice on your CV and interview techniques!
Worktrain - Careers information from Jobcentre Plus.
Guardian Careers Advice - The Guardian offers job hunters more job advertisements and careers advice than any other UK national newspaper.
Start your own business/ put your ideas into action:
The Prince's Trust - helps young people aged 14-30 start their own business!
Shell LiveWIRE - helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business. Runs competitions!
Find more useful websites here.