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What do you do once you left school?
What to Do After Leaving School: A Guide
- Talk to a Career Advisor.
- Apply for Sixth Form or College.
- Consider an Apprenticeship.
- A Degree Apprenticeship.
- Find a Job.
- Start Your Own Business.
- Join the Armed Forces.
- Create a Clear Path to Success.
What do you want to do when you leave school?
How to decide what to do after leaving school
- Go to sixth form or college. Sixth Form is still part of a school, whereas a college is not.
- Do an apprenticeship or a traineeship. These help you learn new skills and set you up for the working world.
- Get a job.
- Do your research.
- Don’t worry.
How do I decide what to do after high school?
What to Do After High School: 10 Alternatives to Starting College
- Get a job.
- Do an internship.
- Join a service organization like AmeriCorps.
- Attend classes at a community college.
- Join the military.
- Start a business.
- Attend a trade school.
- Do an apprenticeship.
What are my options after school?
You may choose to: Stay at School, go to a College or Sixth Form and study full time courses. Get a job and take a work related course alongside it such as an OCR National, BTEC, City and Guilds or other accredited course. Do an Apprenticeship or other accredited training course.
Is leaving school a good idea?
The student may experience learning difficulties, or may struggle to cope with the competing demands of home, social life, and part-time work. This will allow them to stay in school part-time, while simultaneously gaining valuable work experiencing and undertaking vocational education.
What are the reasons for leaving school?
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- Reason 1: Expensive tuition fee.
- Reason 2: Just not prepared academically.
- Reason 3: Unhappy with the college.
- Reason 4: Discouraging environment.
- Reason 5: Picking the wrong course.
- Reason 6: Academic inadequacy.
- Reason 7: Conflict with work and family commitments.
What if I don’t know what I want to do after high school?
Here is some advice for some things to do if you find yourself uncertain about the future.
- Apply to college and see what happens. It doesn’t hurt to apply for college and see if you get in.
- Take a year off.
- Get a job in a field of interest.
- Travel.
- Interview people who have different types of careers.
- Don’t be lazy.
What can a 16 year old do instead of college?
Get a job – you can get a job or volunteer for up to 20 hours per week when you reach 16, but you must attend some form of education or training as well. Begin training – you can train for a job through an apprenticeship or traineeship.
How old is a Year 11 pupil?
Your child’s year group
| Date of birth | School year 2021-2022 | Age |
|---|---|---|
| September 2005 – August 2006 | Year 11 | 15 – 16 |
| September 2006 – August 2007 | Year 10 | 14 – 15 |
| September 2007 – August 2008 | Year 9 | 13 – 14 |
| September 2008 – August 2009 | Year 8 | 12 – 13 |