Education and Training

stack of books Making the right choices now can help you get the job you want in the future...  

There are decisions to make at key stages, and the possibilities are growing, with the Diplomas and more work-based learning such as apprenticeships. Sometimes it’s hard to know which is right for you. But there’s plenty of help...

 

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Local support in Hertfordshire

  • Youth Connexions Personal Advisers can meet with you in School, College or in the community. Visit your nearest Youth Connexions One Stop Shop or Centre for impartial and expert advice.
  • hertschoices helps you to find out about your next steps with clear and comprehensive information about the full range of 14-19 opportunities available across Hertfordshire
  • hertsahead has information about the world of work. Find out about employment trends, the local picture in Hertfordshire, employers, skills for work, qualifications and working in different industrial sectors. 
  • Many schools and colleges have software packages called "Kudos" and "Adult Directions". You can enter your likes and dislikes to produce a list of job suggestions and then find out more information about the jobs you are interested in. Ask your Careers or Connexions Co-ordinator about how you can access this software. Adult Directions is also available in your local Youth Connexions Centre or One Stop Shop.

Other useful information

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'Get Smaart'

Check out this Get Smaart E-Mag that covers a wide range of topics from training to how to apply to university, click here.

Aged 17-18?

Unsure about what to do next? Click on the handy guide below to help you choose your options.


  • What Next? A Guide for 17-18 year olds

     | Date created: Fri 16 Jul 2010 | File Size: 514 kb | File Time: 74 seconds @ 56 kbps

    Description: This is a guide with some ‘signposts’ to help you along your way!

  • Case Study Sam.pdf

     | Date created: Mon 14 Mar 2011 | File Size: 103 kb | File Time: 15 seconds @ 56 kbps

    Description: Find out how Sam used his apprenticeship to coach football in Gambia