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.