If staying on at school to do A levels doesn’t appeal to you, there are plenty of alternative study opportunities – academic, vocational, technical and professional – on offer from sixth-form colleges, independent FE providers and institutions. These range from A and T levels and foundation courses to higher-level qualifications such as BTECs, NVQs, HNDs, apprenticeships and access courses (check out our Learning Jargon Buster below to find out what these terms mean). With such a dizzying array of choices, deciding on the right course for you can be difficult, which is where good careers advice and guidance becomes invaluable.
This section aims to provide you with links to explore the local FE opportunities available to you including specialist courses, to get impartial careers guidance, to find information on routes into work and apprenticeships, plus offer you practical advice on how to apply for a place and finance your further studies.
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