Preparing for adulthood: Education, training and employment

Careers advice

If you hope to do a particular job, or work in certain industry, you can ask for help to understand:

  • the different choices available, and
  • which courses will help you achieve your goals.

For information about your options after the age of 16, including types of courses and qualifications, see post-16 education, training and employment.


Careers advice in schools / settings

Schools / settings have a responsibility to give you careers advice and guidance.

They follow the Gatsby 8 benchmarks of good careers guidance.


If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan

If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan, the Connexions service will give you a careers advisor in year 10.

They will make sure you have the information and support you and your family need to make decisions about your future.