Advice & Guidance

Before you finally decide what you want to do in your future career you need to carefully consider your options. Do you want to stay on at school, go to college, work-based learning or work? If you choose to study further you need to think about what kind of learner you are; what your strengths and weaknesses are; can you afford to study further. To get further help, contact the following:

HELP AT SCHOOL

 Your Connexions choices adviser can help you with information and advice about:

• Subject choices
• Careers ideas
• Courses and apprenticeships
• Financial help
• Dealing with barriers which may be stopping your progress

You can ask to see your choices adviser through your careers teacher at school.

SEARCH INFORMATION FOR OVER 800 JOB CATEGORIES

eClips is an easy-to-use information system that can be accessed wherever you can get online. The careers information consists of clear and impartial descriptions of jobs, entry requirements and training options, as well as links and contact details for further information. Information about other related jobs and careers that may be of interest to you is also clearly signposted. Some careers require specific courses to be studies after GCSEs. Other careers are more flexible and you can pick courses which interest you most, or that you are best at.

HELP AT CONNEXIONS

Connexions is part of the Children and Young People’s Partnership, providing information, advice and guidance to young people aged 13-19 years.

Freephone 0800 73 13 2 19
You can access information and advice 24 hours a day by visiting www.4you2.org.uk

If you don't want to stay on at school/college or go to University, register by clicking on the link below to receive jobs and apprenticeship vacancies. www.jobs4you2.org.uk

CONNEXIONS DIRECT 080 800 13219 (8AM - 2AM, 365 DAYS A YEAR)

Calls from a landline are free. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring on a mobile - we will call you back. Alternatively visit www.connexions-direct.com

GENERAL INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT ADVICE

www.direct.gov.uk this website provides helpful information for young people such as health and relationships, money, work and careers, leisure and travel and much more.........

HELP INTO HIGHER EDUCATION

www.direct.gov.uk  also provides the links to all the information you need to get started on the road into Higher Education (HE).

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm