Y11 OPTIONS - LEARNING IN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

 
Learning doesn’t have to take place in a school or college it can happen in a shop, factory or sports centre, for example. It is likely to be a mix of on-the-job training with learning at a college or training centre, working towards vocational qualifications and developing your key skills.

This could be a good choice for you if you want to:

• Learn and get qualifications while you are working
• Start earning a wage

The main types of work Year 11 leavers went into in 2002.

Last year in South Yorkshire, 21.1% of school leavers went into employment and training.

Of those:

So, which is the right job for you? Think about:

• Your skills, interests and abilities
• Different types of work and what they involve
• The qualifications and/or experience needed for the job you want
• The training involved and the qualifications you could gain
• The employment prospects for this type of work in the local area

	Remember Don’t just opt for employment and training because you are fed up with school, make sure it’s a positive choice and will fit in with your career plans Getting the job or training place you want may not be easy, especially if the type of work you would like is very popular Virtually all jobs and training places are open to both boys and girls So, if you want to do something a bit different, or if it’s not what people expect of you, don’t be put off It’s your choice - so if you have researched your ideas and taken advice – go for it!