Post 18 Career choices - what to do?
The 9 Levels of qualifications
There are 9 levels of qualifications that students could study over their lifetime if they wish. It’s important that students, parents & carers are aware of these as it can help clarify and shape students career pathways. This can be found as an attachment via the link at the bottom of this page
Higher Education
Bachelor’s degrees and higher technical qualifications (e.g. HNC/HNDs and foundation degrees) either full-time, part-time or distance learning, at a university or a college.
Apprenticeships
Intermediate, Advanced, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships - what are they?
Higher Degree vs Traditional Degree - what is the difference?
What is a Degree Apprenticeship?
List of some of the businesses offering Apprenticeships
- www.ucas.com
- Springpod
- www.careerpilot.org.uk
- https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
- www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
- www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk
- www.amazingapprenticeships.com
- https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/
Employment
Full or part time employment, learn while you work, employer supported training.
Gap Year
A year to travel, travel and learn or travel and work