There are more options available now to school leavers than ever before.

 

You can stay in education and work your way through various levels which could take several years.

 

Or if you have really had enough of school you can get on-the-job training with a programme like an Apprenticeship.

 

Nobody needs to go through life unskilled and doing poorly paid jobs with little satisfaction – there are colleges and training providers who will help everyone to get skills or qualifications towards a better job and a better life.

 

Go to the next page with details of Education and Training providers for more details.

 

Some employers, especially the larger companies, recruit school leavers for their in-house training programmes. This way you can decide that you want to work for a certain company, but still progress your career as far as you want to and carry on learning.