Options After Year 11Options After Year 11Options After Year 11Options After Year 11

Did you know …Did you know …The law has changed and you will need to stay in learning until you are 17?

Why did the law change?Why did the law change? The world of work is changing. New jobs are being created

that require higher skills. Employers will be looking for

people with more skills, training and qualifications.

The more trainingand qualifications you have,

the better your chances of getting and keeping a good job

that you enjoy in the future. Many young people don’t stop learning at 17 or even 18 they: Go to university Go to college Enter work based training Take on an Apprenticeship to improve

their chances even further.

So what are my options So what are my options after Year 11?after Year 11?

Full-time education, such as school or college

Work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship

Part-time education or training if you are employed, self employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week

CONSIDEROPTIONS

17

GCSE

Foundation Learning

Apprenticeship

Vocational courses

Foundation Learning

Vocational courses

GCSE / A-Level

Employment withtraining

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16

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14

Further education

Higher education

Employment

Employment with training

Apprenticeship post 18CONSIDEROPTIONS

18

Future PathwaysFuture PathwaysWhich route is best for me?Which route is best for me?

Future PathwaysFuture PathwaysWhich route is best for me?Which route is best for me?

What sorts of qualifications What sorts of qualifications can I do?can I do?

A/ AS levels in a range of subjects Vocational qualifications such as

BTECs in a range of areas Work based qualifications whilst

training for an Apprenticeship Foundation Learning courses to

help me improve my qualifications and work skills

What sort of jobs will be What sort of jobs will be around in Suffolk?around in Suffolk?

These are the growing areas for work in Suffolk:

Health and Social Care Energy Ports and Logistics ICT Creative Media Tourism Food and Drink Biotechnology Engineering

What do I need to do next?What do I need to do next? Start thinking about the subjects you

like the best. Think about your skills, interests and

the sort of work that might be best for you.

Research your career ideas to see what qualifications and skills are needed

Look at university courses to see if they require particular subjects

Visit open days; find out the application dates

Talk to people in areas of work you are interested in

What if I don’t know what What if I don’t know what I want to do after Year 11?I want to do after Year 11?

Don’t worry – there’s plenty of time to make your mind up and there will be lots of people and information around to help you.

Who can help me?Who can help me? Talk to your parents, carers,

careers specialists, teachers and tutors who can help you think about the right path for you

Keep your options open in your subjects

Work as hard as you can to get the highest grades you can achieve.

How can I find out more? How can I find out more? www.thesource.me.ukSuffolk’s information and advice website for young people aged 11-19

www.Future4me.org.uk Find out about courses in Suffolk

www.apprenticeships.org.ukSearch and apply for apprenticeships

www.suffolkworks.co.uk For job and careers information

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.ukThe National Careers Service

Be confidentBe positiveBe well informed

You’ll be better You’ll be better prepared for prepared for your future!your future!