Pre-16
Work experience
As well as contacting your teachers at school there are plenty of organisations dedicated to helping young people with their careers. This can be support in deciding what kind of career you want and figuring out what qualifications and experience you need to gain and how to do that. It could also be support in writing your CV once you’ve found a job to apply or even having someone proof read your job application. The support you can receive is endless – it’s all about knowing where to look. Below there are a number of resources you can use and organisations you can contact and of course if you need to talk through any of these please do speak to your school.
Aspiring apprentices
The government has announced a range of incentives to help more companies create and employ more apprenticeships. Lots of colleges and training providers do a matching service so it’s well worth registering your interest with them.
As an apprentice you’ll combine earning and learning by working for an employer and studying for an industry relevant qualification (minimum 12 months).
If you are thinking about becoming an apprentice you can search for opportunities on the apprenticeship website.
It’s also a good idea to talk to your local college or training providers so they can tell you more about the employers they work with.
You can access employment with training from job sites:
Work placements and internships
Work placements are a great way to get a feel for a job or a company and also give your CV a boost. Movement to Work offer work experience with some leading large employers like BT, Marks and Spencers, The Army and many more.
