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Now's the time to make some choices about your future.
You could decide to:
- keep learning at school or go to college
- get some training or start a job.
If you want to keep learning, think about:
- what course you want to do
- where you want to study.
You can find out what courses schools and colleges offer by:
- talking to your teacher or Connexions personal adviser
- reading school and college course booklets and websites
- going to open days.
If you want to get some training or start a job, think about:
- the type of work you want to do
- where you want to work.
You could choose to do:
- An e2e (Entry to Employment) course
- An Apprenticeship
- Start a job.
Your Connexions personal adviser can help you get the information, advice and support you need.
Downloads:
Links to:
Aimhigher - thinking about higher education?
www.direct.gov.uk - go to Education and Learning>University
Apprenticeships - includes vacancies.
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Careerscape - online login.
http://www.cascaid.co.uk/careerscape/standardLogin.do
Connexions West - learning and training vacancies in the local area. Go to the Jobs section.
www.connexionswest.org.uk
The Diploma - classroom learning, hands-on experience and employer placements.
www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
Direct Gov - education and learning.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/EducationAndTraining/index.htm
Direct Gov - employment support.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport/index.htm
Future Finder - local learning and training opportunities for 14-19 year olds.
www.futurefinder.org.uk
It's Your Choice - making choices at 16.
Coming autumn 2010
Jobs4U - what jobs involve and the qualifications needed.
www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u
Kudos - online login.
http://www.cascaid.co.uk/kadol/KudosStandardLogin.do
Money to Learn - sources of funding for 14-19 years olds.
www.direct.gov.uk/moneytolearn
One for Us - easy read website. See the Work section.
www.oneforus.com
Skill - National Bureau for Students with Disabilities.
www.skill.org.uk