14 - 19
If you are thinking about what to do after year 11 or when you leave school or college, or considering a change of direction or wanting to improve your skills there are a whole range of things out there to help you. But whatever you decide it's important that you make the right choices.
If you are not sure which direction you want to take then you can talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser who will give you confidential advice on a range of issues including learning and careers. To find your nearest
Connexions office click this link.
The Badged Apprenticeships programme is an ESF funded project that links local apprentices to Capital of Culture learning opportunities
The Learning Agreement Pilot is an initiative aimed at testing the effectiveness of structured Learning Agreements and financial incentives to re-engage in learning young people aged 16 and 17 who are in jobs but not participating in any accredited learning.
If you are aged 14 to 19, there is lots of information to help you decide about applying for further study or starting a career. Visit the Directgov website by clicking the logo.
Entry to Employment (e2e) is a learning programme for young people who are not yet ready to join an Apprenticeship, go to college or get a job. The programme offers you the opportunity to develop your personal and social skills, try out different work areas and gain qualifications up to NVQ Level 1. For more information contact Connexions, click the logo to find your nearest Connexions office.
If you are a young person wanting to stay in learning and your household income is below a certain level, you could receive up to £30 a week to help with things like books, equipment and travel costs. Education Maintenance Allowance, EMA for short, is for young people studying at Sixth Form (school or college), Further Education college, on a programme led Apprenticeship (where you are not yet employed) or on an e2e programme. For more information click the logo to visit the EMA website or call the EMA helpline on 0808 101 6219.
Earn while you learn with Apprenticeships. Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true - but as an Apprentice that's exactly what you'll do. Combine the hands-on experience of working with the qualifications you'll gain by studying for the best of both worlds. To find out more about Apprenticeships click the logo to visit the website.
