Aged 11-18?
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Build Your Skills
You are ready to start building your skills!
These top skills will help you take charge in your life right now. They will be great when you think about getting jobs and training, too. Employers love to see you have these skills and know what they are! You can grow them all over time in daily life, studies and work. Watch the short videos to learn more.
Self management | Communication | Self Belief | Problem Solving | Teamwork
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Build Your Experience
You don't need to wait for a job to start building your experience!
With virtual work experience you can learn about the world of work anytime, anywhere.
Get Job Ready Virtual Careers Programme
The Get Job Ready Virtual Careers Programme helps you discover more about the world of work at your own pace. Watch videos, use the digital workbooks to go with them and pick up knowhow. You get certificates for completing each section of the programme, too.
Catering & Hospitality Work Experience Course
With the Catering & Hospitality Work Experience Course you can watch videos, do fun activities and see how you would do in real-life scenarios.
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What would you like to know?
Thinking about learning
What do you want to study?
Your subject study choices for GCSEs, A Levels or any other qualifications can open doors to your future while still keeping your options open.
Choosing GCSEs Choices at 16How do you want to study?
Tip: There are options to suit how you learn. Explore T Levels, BTECs, A Levels and vocational qualifications.
BTECs T Levels A LevelsTraineeships
Young adults aged up to 24 can do Traineeships. Traineeships are quality work experience placements to help you get experience, job skills and English and Maths boosters for your next career steps (e.g. into apprenticeships).
TraineeshipsApprenticeships
Earn a salary as you learn on the job with structured training and support. You get a qualification on completing your Apprenticeship.
ApprenticeshipsThinking about careers
McDonald’s Early Careers Hub
What is it? This hub helps you explore how McDonald’s can help you spread your wings with jobs and paid training. Did you know that many of the people in top jobs at UK McDonald’s HQ started out in the restaurants? You can get a degree for free with McDonald’s business management Degree Apprenticeships, too.
McDonald’s Early CareersNational Careers Service
What is it? It offers impartial careers guidance and help. Get in touch through their website, web chat and helpline.
National Careers ServiceNot sure about career steps?
You’ve got plenty of time. Now’s a great time in your life to explore a few options and start thinking about your strengths and interests.
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I need help and support
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Whatever kind of help and support you need, you can reach out to a number of organisations who will put your safety and wellbeing first.
Me and my mental healthYoung Minds
If you’re young and want to reach out for mental health support and info, you can get in touch with Young Minds.
My Covenant
Employment support for young care leavers.
Additional Needs & Inclusion
If you have a disability, or SEN (Special Educational Needs) or you are vulnerable due to your background or circumstances, a number of organisations and programmes are on hand to help.
Preparing for Adulthood
Young people with SEN can learn about Supported Internships and more.
“I’m a young person with a disability”
See guides and resources from the Council for Disabled Children.
