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Looking for early career ideas - and how to get into jobs you might enjoy?

There's always more than one 'dream job' that's right for you. There's more than one way to get into that job, too! Know your options and see what you could do. We work with top youth-friendly employers to help you explore careers and opportunities that match your interests.

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Youth friendly employers

These employers can offer you work experience, placements, traineeships, apprenticeships, first jobs and graduate positions!

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Take the career quiz to find jobs that match your interests.
There's no such thing as just one dream career. There are all kinds of jobs you might enjoy.
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From school onwards, take a step to build your skills and career confidence with our free training.

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Are you looking for advice that could help you get a job? You'll find lots of honest advice and how-tos on Youth Employment UK. We have advice and opinion from professionals, but also from our huge community of Youth Ambassadors and Young Professionals. They know what it's like to be young, unemployed and 100% ready to be given a chance!

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Discover your potential in the digital and tech industry with a QA apprenticeship, mastering the digital and tech skills that employers are seeking today. With an apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn and unlock a world of possibilities.

Curious about the Cloud, interested in IT, have an affinity for AI or a soft spot for creative writing and all things social? - there's a future in tech and digital for you.

An apprenticeship is a modern, hands-on way to train for a career. It's a full-time job involving studying and on-the-job training, giving you work-ready skills and an industry-recognised qualification (up to degree level!). You also get to earn while you learn and unlock a world of possibilities.

Apprenticeships are the perfect choice for starting your career with a leading company, a cost-effective alternative to university or a great way to simply change your career path or specialise in a different sector.

Hiru's journey

Let Hiru tell you how he's benefited from a QA apprenticeship, on his journey from English teacher to software developer at Amazon.

Find your dream apprenticeship role in your ideal tech discipline and apply for the job - find out more below. Once successful you will start your new career as a paid full-time apprentice.

You'll have a line manager, take home a salary at the end of the month and have access to employee benefits such as annual leave, pension scheme etc. You'll spend 80% of your time at your job.

You'll spend the rest of the time on your training programme with QA, a flexible blend of virtual and face-to-face learning sessions. You'll gain knowledge through a combination of project and lab work.

You'll be supported all your way to your End Point Assessment, where you can showcase the skills that you've learned and earn an industry-recognised qualification in your chosen specialism.

Aged 16 and over?

Able to live and work in the UK?

Passed three to five GCSEs?*

If you answered yes to these questions, then you fit the bill to apply for an apprenticeship. We're looking for anyone with a passion for tech, a willingness to learn and a dream of pushing boundaries.

Each advertised apprenticeship vacancy has different entry requirements, so be sure to check the one you're interested in to see if you're a match. If you are already working and you want to do an apprenticeship through your employer, you will need to check their specific requirements.

*Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 or over. There is no upper age limit.

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years.

You should not already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level, or a higher level than the apprenticeship you are applying for.

We offer apprenticeship programmes in a range of tech specialisms, organised into levels.

View apprenticeships by specialism:

Degree Apprenticeships

Take your learning to the next level with apprenticeships up to masters degree level in digital, management and tech.
Degree Apprenticeships

Hear how QA apprenticeships in management, data, digital support and project management have launched the careers of Georgia, Nodiya, Lawrie and Sarah.

Charlotte

Chartered Management Degree apprentice with Visa

Nodiya

Data Analyst apprentice with NatWest

Youness

Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship

'The fact that you get to be in your dream job so early on and really experience it and have your degree paid for is perfect. If I was to describe my apprenticeship in one sentence I'd say it's a very eye-opening experience. The fact that I'm able to work with industry professionals and learn about the various aspects of the industry is amazing to me.'

Georgia

Project Management Apprenticeship

'I definitely think if you're considering university you should be considering an apprenticeship at the same time. Just having the opportunity to earn while you learn has meant that I'm on my way to getting on the property ladder, which is amazing, and I never expected to be here at 21.'

Nodiya

Data & Analytics Apprenticeship at NatWest

'Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn't garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I'm getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky's the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible and challenging.'

In the last decade, we've jump-started the careers of over 30,000 eager learners, introducing them to leading employers, from quirky local businesses to corporate giants.

A staggering 91% of our apprentices go straight into full-time work, while 70% feel more confident and better prepared for work-life than most people their age.

By sticking with us, you can take your learning from entry level 3 (A level equivalent) and work your way up to a bachelor's or master's degree.

Support & Safeguarding

QA's Learner Services Team is dedicated to providing all-round support for your apprenticeship, including learning support and safeguarding. Read our safeguarding policy here.

Our apprentices work here

If you'd like to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities could benefit your business, fill in the form below and one of our expert advisers will be in touch.

If you're looking to kickstart your tech career and you're interested in starting an apprenticeship find out more here.

Frequently asked questions

Apprentices must spend 20% of their working time studying for their qualification. How this is structured is up to the employer, the apprentice, and the training provider to work out. The two common options are:

Four days working and one day of study per week.

Block release: You study for one or two weeks at a time and then work for one or two weeks at a time.

For apprenticeships in Scotland:
We suggest that all learners are given a minimum of 2 hours per week to work on their apprenticeship portfolio. As well as this, the learner will likely attend some training courses throughout their apprenticeship programme to complement their job role and support their learning.

Yes. An apprenticeship is just another route into work and all apprentices are entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees - a salary, annual leave, and sick pay.

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HIT Training is the market leading expert training and apprenticeship provider for the UK's hospitality and catering industry.

At HIT Training we know the positive impact of work-based apprenticeships for employers, employees and the wider economy. This investment in your people and their skills makes your business more efficient and profitable, and ensures your people improve their life chances.

Helping people become the best they can be makes good business sense.
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QUALITY APPRENTICESHIPS YOU CAN TRUST

We believe apprenticeships offer a significant opportunity for both employers and apprentices. Our apprentices come from a range of backgrounds, vary in age and are at various stages of their careers. We work with them and their employers to develop their individual technical and all-round skills that help businesses to thrive and grow.
RESOURCES ELIGIBILITY EMPLOYER BENEFITS FUNDING

OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES

We offer a range of accounting and leadership programmes with different entry levels and responsibilities that allow individuals and businesses to develop the skills they need.

APPRENTICES

We believe an apprenticeship offers a real alternative to the standard routes of work or higher education. Combining the best of both worlds, they give you the chance to develop skills and knowledge that are directly related to your chosen industry whilst also earning a salary.

USEFUL RESOURCES FOR APPRENTICES

When you're thinking of starting an apprenticeship programme, the information received can often seem overwhelming. We've broken this down and created these handy resources to help you make the right decision and get started on your accounting career journey.

FOUR GREAT REASONS TO CONSIDER AN APPRENTICESHIP

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME?

To be eligible for one of our programmes, you'll need to meet the following criteria:

If you are not currently employed, the Government's apprenticeship page is a useful place to search for a role.

Within the levels of the apprenticeships we offer, there may be other criteria you need to meet. Take a look at our Programmes to find out more.

HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR APPRENTICES

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR AN EMPLOYER?

We believe that apprenticeships are a great way to train and upskill your teams for the challenges of the future. Common feedback from clients regarding apprenticeships are:

Greater job satisfaction

Positive return on investment

Increased productivity

Improved staff retention

Tailored skillsets

Increased productivity

HOW APPRENTICESHIPS WORK

Find out more about apprenticeship funding by downloading our factsheets below.

To read FI's safeguarding policy or subcontracting rationale and approach, please expand the Apprenticeship policies section below.

CONTACT US

Whatever your query we would love to hear from you to see if we can help you to develop your aspiring professionals

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Online applications for 2023 Entry are now open and will close on the 31 January 2023. Online applications are accessed via the link on this page.

The Sixth Form College is celebrating another year of outstanding exam success for students.

We offer over 50 A Level courses - probably the largest range of options available in any college in the country. Options include familiar subjects but also many that are not usually available at GCSE. A number of Additional Studies courses are also available.

We aim to be a college of sanctuary, a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and supported throughout their studies. We all have difficulties and face challenges in our lives at times and any one of us may find we need to seek help or support. There are a number of ways students can find help. The first port of call should be their personal tutor, but we have a range of places where students can find the support they may need.

Downloadable documents for parents and students, including the Students Handbook Charter and Diary, Additional Studies Handbook, Prospectus, the 2018 Ofsted Inspection Report, Student Leavers' Notes, Parents' Handbook, occasional Students' Notes, and more.

Listen to what our staff and students have to say and find out more about the sporting, cultural and charitable activities and achievements of the students at the College.

The Careers Department has a specialist team of staff and many resources to help you to make decisions about your future. Resources are used in the weekly tutorial programme and special events are planned throughout the year to ensure you make informed choices about your future. You may also book careers appointments regarding advice and guidance, on a one-to-one basis, at any time.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance to us. Here you will find essential information for students, parents and others, including who to contact and what to do if you have a concern. For further information about our pastoral care and the range of support available to our students, see Your Care.

The College is a vibrant young adult community and there is a great deal going on. A very wide-ranging programme of Additional Studies and extra-curricular activities is available, providing a large number of sporting, creative and cultural opportunities to all students.

At the Sixth Form College, we teach all of our courses in specialist sixth form accommodation on one purpose-built site, located in a very accessible central area of Colchester. There are seven separate buildings, all specifically focused upon the academic teaching, learning and wider experiences appropriate for 16-19 year olds.

Our Prospectus is available for immediate download from our online library of key documents for viewing or printing.

Information and guidance useful to parents/guardians of students currently enrolled at the Sixth Form College, as well as those of students considering making an application, including information regarding transport, student finance and important dates. Updated regularly.

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Aside from finding the right course to suit you, there are many things to think about when you are choosing a college or sixth form including the quality, how good the facilities are, what support is on offer, what student life is like and what opportunities you will have after you have finished your course.

Stansted Airport College is the first of its kind in the country and as such offers you a unique opportunity to get onto the first rung of the career ladder within the aviation industry. We have strong partnerships with a whole range of employers on the Airport campus - check out this website to see who we are working with. Our partners are involved in the design and delivery of the curriculum, providing work placements and offering real job opportunities at the end of your course.

We have a purpose-built facility and state-of-the-art resources, so that our students are used to working in a professional environment.

Being part of Harlow College, we are recognised by Ofsted for our Good quality, support for students and we have excellent systems in place to make your learning exciting, meaningful and innovative.

Wendy Martin

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A skills assessment can be helpful at any stage of your career, like when you:

start your career

return to work

progress your career

Transferable skills are a set of skills that you're good at. You can build them up over time, through work, volunteering, education and life. You can apply these skills to a range of jobs.

You may want to take an assessment to help you:

find out what interests and motivates you

identify your skills

find out what you can do with the skills you have

Discover your skills and careers

In this assessment, answer questions about the things you like to do or are good at. Understanding yourself can help you work out what careers you may enjoy working in.

This assessment:

contains fewer than 50 multiple-choice questions

takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete

When you finish, you will see some suggestions of roles you may enjoy based on your answers. You may want to explore careers based on these recommendations. You can compare different careers to see what interests you.
Go to discover your skills and careers
Skills health check

The skills health check is a more in-depth collection of assessments. These assessments will generate a report, which can help you identify your personal and work-based skills.

This information could be helpful if you're applying for a job or preparing for an interview.

Before you start the skills health check, you may want to know that:

there are 10 assessments

each assessment takes 15 to 30 minutes

you can take the assessments in any order you like

You must do at least one assessment to get your report. Your report will become more detailed every time you complete another assessment.
Go to skills health check

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The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.

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Making career choices

Support for parents, carers and guardians to help young people making education and career choices.

Find out about green careers and how you can help to tackle climate change in your job.

Advice and support to help you choose your next step if you're leaving school or have recently left.

Help and advice to find and stay in work if you're disabled or have a health condition.

Advice on taking time out of education before continuing your studies.

Find useful advice and resources if you've been made redundant or become unemployed.

Consider and all the post-graduate study options available to you.

Learn resilience and how to deal with difficult experiences.

Look into job roles in the British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy.

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BOSP improves the lives of children and young people with complex disabilities or life-limiting conditions and their families by providing high-quality, fun, educational activities, support and respite care.

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Tuesday 10am to 11.30am (term time only), BOSP's Skills for Life Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park

This inclusive group is open to parents, carers and grandparents of any babies and children age 5 years and under with any kind of additional need or disability. Sessions will include pre-school and sensory equipment, optional messy play, song circle, snack time, and visits to the park's adventure playground. It will also provide the opportunity to meet with others facing similar challenges and to receive help and advice from our specialist staff.

If you have a friend or relative who would like some support but they are worried about coming along on their own, please bring them along, we would love to see you.

The sessions with be held each Tuesday morning during term time from 10am to 11.30am, at BOSP's Skills For Life building, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH. £4 per child. Places are limited. Book your place her e
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Term time only, not for general public hire, BOSP's Skills for Life Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park

BOSP offers bespoke individual sensory room sessions for children and young people, and their parent carers, who cannot attend a group session because their health needs preclude them or because it will be too overwhelming. Sensory environments can help de-stress and be highly absorbing, providing comfort and calm for overactive and distressed individuals. They can help children and young people learn to focus in a safe place so they are better equipped to deal with real-world environments where calm and concentration is key. Please contact The BOSP Office to book.

£6 per child, per session. Tuesdays: 12.45pm to 1.15pm, 1.30pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 2.45pm

Pre bookable sensory room sessions can also be found at the following locations. Please contact them directly for further details.
Northlands Park Family Hub, Davenants, Basildon, SS13 1QX. Telephone: 0300 247 0013.
The Megacentre Rayleigh, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7UT. Telephone: 01268 779100.
Basildon Library, Basildon Centre, St. Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1EE. Telephone: 0345 603 7628.

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Virtual Work Experience gives you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in a company that you might not normally get access to while highlighting the essential skills you might need. Over 50,000 people visited our virtual work experience in 2020.

What is the Virtual Work Experience tool?

By using this tool, you'll get to see the inner workings of a digital transformation agency, and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them solve problems and complete real-life tasks.

As part of the experience, you'll also see lots of tips as well as links through to other LifeSkills content. These are designed to help you learn how best to deal with situations you may come across in the workplace. Following these links will help you get the most out of your virtual work experience and learn more about the vital skills you'll need in the workplace.

Barclays LifeSkills is offering an online work experience programme for young people in the UK aged 14-19, which typically includes Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 (England and Wales), S3, S4, S5 and S6 (Scotland) and Year 11, 12, 13, 15 (Northern Ireland). This comprises online activities, 5 live sessions with Barclays employees and project work. It starts on Monday 23 October 2023, the deadline for applications is 19 October 2023 and you can register on springpod.com.

Why not extend your virtual work experience journey further by learning about a different industry, specifically financial services through our online lesson film outlining how a bank works and the different role available?

Alternatively, you can visit our virtual work experience hub for more tools and tips.
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The tool is an interactive video where you can ask and answer questions using buttons; think of it as a first-person role-playing game. You'll meet lots of people from different departments of the agency and learn more about what they do.
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All you need to get going with this tool is a free LifeSkills account. It's that easy.
How long will it take?
The tool should take approximately 20 mins to complete however there are lots of tips spread throughout that would be useful to check out as you go. You can always come back to them afterwards too.

Why not extend your virtual work experience journey further by learning about a different industry, financial services, through our online lesson film outlining how a bank works and the different roles available?

Alternatively, you can visit our virtual work experience hub for even more tools and tips.

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We run a variety of programmes to support local young people and children including youth clubs, children's groups, complimentary education, family programmes and 1-2-1 support. Our youth and family teams support over 500 individuals and families each year.

As a social enterprise we also offer recreational activities including Megazone Laser Tag and Soft Play attracting thousands of children each year as well as providing approximately 40 young people with part time employment.

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The MegaCentre Rayleigh is an Essex-based, Christian charity which exists to bring joy, hope and life to the whole community. We believe that life is precious and that every child and young person should have the best opportunities to grow, learn, contribute and thrive in society and that every family should have access to the support that they need to live full lives.

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Essex Careers is our new all-age magazine to support your career path. Discover information on growing sectors, entry level routes and opportunities across Essex. You'll also find tips, tricks and insights to help you find a job, change roles or secure a new training opportunity.

View the digital magazine via the links below, or find a physical copy in your nearest library, Job Centre Plus or ACL centre.

If you have any questions about accessing or contributing to the magazine, please contact us via email ([email protected] ). If you would like to provide feedback on the magazine, please complete our short questionnaire.

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Active Essex

As this week is Mental Health Awareness Week, our Active Essex Mental Wellbeing Steering Group hosted a special meeting in which young people were invited along to discuss how exercise can benefit mental wellbeing. In particular the group were interested in exploring the ways in which the Essex ActivAte programme and all the organisations within this can support children who may be experiencing poor mental health, and how clubs can overcome barriers to getting active. The meeting included Active Essex team members, representatives from organisations with experience in delivering Mental Wellbeing Hubs, and two young people (Liz and Holly) who have attended clubs run by these organisations.

We hope that by speaking directly to young people and specialist organisations across the county, we can gain a deeper understanding of how to maximise the mental wellbeing benefits of physical activity, help overcome barriers to physical and mental wellbeing, and develop our understanding of how to support those with poor mental health.

Barriers to new activities

The main barriers that Liz and Holly referred to in relation to trying new clubs or activities were the competitive and aggressive nature of many sports, and fear of the unknown. After discussing these barriers, the group talked through a number of ways to overcome these barriers. These included communicating what a session will look like in advance of attendance, sharing stories from participants to put new people at ease, having a buddy system or peer support in place, and being open and understanding to every young person attending a club. In particular a number of steering group members said they had seen the positive impact of introducing a buddy system within their clubs, with children feeling more comfortable, making friends and being more open to trying new things as a result.

Activities for those with Anxieties

Interestingly, Liz and Holly suggested that group activities may actually be most suitable for someone facing a mental health struggle such an anxiety, as they would not need to be the centre of attention, therefore they suggested activities such as dance, athletics and other 'friendly' team sports such as rounders. However they also felt that there should be a variety of activities on offer, as everyone's mental wellbeing is different, so some people may enjoy independent activities, less competitive sports or a calmer environment.

Food & Mental Wellbeing

Liz and Holly quickly highlighted that eating nutritious foods can make your body and mind feel better. They did however also note that it's important to enjoy treats as a reward sometimes, and that people should not be too hard on themselves for enjoying a treat as part of a balanced diet, as putting too much pressure on yourself can also lead to mental health difficulties. When conversation moved onto eating disorders, Liz and Holly had some really powerful ideas when it came to making someone feel more comfortable, including providing a distraction to avoid making food a focus, or talking about a subject that a person is passionate about. Notably, these suggestions can also be transferred across to anyone facing mental wellbeing struggles, as activity providers can use fun activities to provide an escape for some youngsters, or to open the door to conversation.

Family Support

Within this final discussion point the group explored the importance of involving families when supporting the mental wellbeing of young people. Steering group members placed significance on inviting parents/guardians along for a chat before, after and during sessions, to build a community around a young person. As such, families can also share ideas and support one another, to help tackle social isolation and loneliness. When supporting children or families in relation to mental wellbeing, everyone agreed that it's vital that club/activity providers are able to recognise the signs of mental health difficulties and offer support, but most importantly signpost to qualified experts who can advise on the best route forward.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Liz and Holly who came along to share their views. Their input and the views of experts within the steering group will be used to inform future decision making across the Essex ActivAte programme, the wider work of Active Essex and of our partners. Off the back of this meeting, the Essex ActivAte team have already begun plans to enhance mental wellbeing support on both the Family Support page and important signposting information on the Partner Hub. The steering group will also be sharing their learning with our network of locally trusted organisations, so that every club, programme or activity session is inclusive and supportive.

Over the past week our partners have been speaking to young people at their clubs and sessions to ask how they look after their mental wellbeing. Take a look at the slides below to find out what they said...

MHW Quotes by Laura Dickinson

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