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What Next?

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

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What Next?

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  1. What Next? Options following your College programme

  2. 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

  3. You can apply for

  4. Remember!The more qualifications you have the more choice and earnings potential you will have when looking for a job

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Something else? Part time job Part time study Voluntary work to gain experience Self employment Princes Trust Gap year before higher education

  10. 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

  11. Useful Websites Use are own College student VLE and look at the useful links section :

  12. 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

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