What Next?

Options following your College programme

Aims • To raise your awareness of the options available to you at

the end of your current course• By the end of the session you should be able to:

• List your options and explain the pros and cons of each choice

• Explain how you would apply• List at least 3 sources where you could get further

information and advice

You can apply for

Remember!The more qualifications you have

the more choice and earnings potential you will have when

looking for a job

Further Education

• To progress onto the next level of your course

• To undertake another course because you want to change your career direction

• For the full range of courses at St Helens College visit www.sthelens.ac.uk. Apply online or ask for an application form in reception

Higher Education• This could be a degree, HND, HNC or

Foundation Degree• This route is for students that have

achieved a level 3 qualification.• Each university course has specific entry

requirements. Visit www.ucas.co.uk for more information

Apprenticeships

Jobs with formal training at 3 levels:•Intermediate : training to NVQ level 2 plus technical certificate and functional skills

•Advanced: training to NVQ level 3 plus technical certificate and functional skills

•Higher: training to NVQ level 4

To undertake an apprenticeship you need to be employed. Visit the National Apprenticeship website for more information www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Other employment• Other paid employment may or may not offer

formal training• To prepare you will need a good quality CV and

covering letter• Remember there is a hidden jobs market:• Many jobs are not advertised• You need to use your own contacts, networks and

local sources of information on new employers

Something else?

• Part time job• Part time study• Voluntary work to gain experience• Self employment• Princes Trust• Gap year before higher education

Next Steps• Research• Visit Options in room AF101 and use the careers

resources and employment information• Talk to your tutor, family and friends• Use the internet

If you are still unsure or need to discuss your ideas in more depth arrange an appointment with one of the College Careers Advisers by visiting Options

Useful Websites

• Use are own College student VLE and look at the useful links section :

Other useful websites

• www. apprenticeships.org.uk• www.connexionslive.co.uk• www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk• www.direct.gov.uk/NationalCareerService• www.do-it.org.uk