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Amazing Apprenticeships: Results Day Resources

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Results Days are nearly here!

If you are supporting a young person over the next few weeks, don’t forget Amazing Apprenticeships results day resources.

Arranged by GCSE and post-18 resources, check out their dedicated page, where there’s something for everyone no matter what stage you're at.

On the page, you can:

Explore the different options and pathways through our comparison guides

Learn more about Apprenticeships, T Levels and HTQs

Get inspired through films, guides, rapid reads, quizzes and more!

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Results Days, Next Steps, Advice, Resources, Online, GCSE, Post-16, Post-18, College, Options

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If you’re waiting for or have just received exam results and are considering an apprenticeship or technical education course as your next step, explore the options below.

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Are you finishing Year 11 this summer?

Are you aged 16–17 and living in Lancashire?

Not sure what your next step is?

We’re here to help.

Join one of our online August drop-in sessions to get support with your next steps – whether that’s college, apprenticeships, training, work, or building your confidence.

All sessions are drop-in, no need to book, just click "join".

Can’t make it? No problem — you can still get in touch:

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk
01772 531 044

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Year 11 Leavers, Future Advice, Next Steps, Post-16 Transition, In Person Events

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This is a list of drop-in sessions running throughout August for Year 11 school leavers across Lancashire, as well as opportunities to access support online.

We focus on Central, East and North Lancashire, and our sessions are based in those areas to make it easier for you to attend.

Look for the < and > arrows on the images to view the full leaflet for each area and find a session near you.

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Year 11 Leavers, Future Advice, Next Steps, Post-16 Transition, In Person Events

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We work with young people who live in Lancashire, if they are

16 or 17

Not in Education, Employment or Training

We DO NOT support young people who are working with another professional service (including EHCPs). If a professional is involved, we can offer signposting careers information.

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In this section, you’ll find a selection of resources designed to support professionals working with young people.

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Are you 16-17 years old?

Do you live in Lancashire?

Are you not in education or employment?

We may be able to offer you some support with your next steps, you can use our details below or join our monthly online 121 careers chat.

Click Here to join the meeting.

Or you can get in touch using these details.

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

01772 531 044

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Are you finishing Year 11 this summer?

Are you aged 16–17 and living in Central Lancashire?

Not sure what your next step is?

We’re here to help.

Join one of our August drop-in sessions in your local area to get support with your next steps – whether that’s college, apprenticeships, training, work, or building your confidence.

Some sessions are drop-in, but others may require an appointment – please check each leaflet carefully for full details.

Can’t make it? No problem — you can still get in touch:

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk
01772 531 044

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Year 11 Leavers, Future Advice, Next Steps, Post-16 Transition, In Person Events

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Are you 16-17 years old?

Do you live in Lancashire?

Are you not in education or employment?

We may be able to offer you some support with your next steps.

Use the side arrows to click through the photos showing our drop ins in Central Lancashire.

Or you can get in touch using these details.

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

01772 531 044

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Drop In Event, No Appointment Needed, In Person, Preston, Central Lancashire

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Are you 16-17 years old?

Do you live in Lancashire?

Are you not in education or employment?

We may be able to offer you some support with your next steps.

Use the side arrows to click through the photos showing our drop ins in East Lancashire.

Or you can get in touch using these details.

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

01772 531 044

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Drop In Events, In Person Events, Careers Advice

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***PAUSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS***

Are you 16-17 years old?

Do you live in Lancashire?

Are you not in education or employment?

We may be able to offer you some support with your next steps.

Use the side arrows to click through the photos showing our drop ins in North Lancashire.

Or you can get in touch using these details.

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

01772 531 044

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Drop In Events, In Person, No Appointments Needed, North Lancashire

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Not sure about your next steps? This resource is packed with links and tips to help 16–17-year-olds in Lancashire explore options like education, jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering, and mental health support. Quick guides for CV writing, job searching, and more, all in one place.

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A helpful timeline young people who are in Year 11, showing what to focus on throughout the year to prepare for your next steps.

It covers key stages like when to start researching options, applying, interviews, exams and results, so you can stay organised and feel more confident about what’s next.

This resource is helpful for those in mainstream education, home education or not in any form of education.

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Timeline, Year 11 Support, College, Apprenticeships

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Not sure what’s next after Year 11?
This booklet gives you clear, practical advice on post-16 options in Lancashire, sixth forms, colleges, apprenticeships, and more. Find tips on choosing courses, finance, and support to help you plan your future.

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KS4 to KS5 Transition Booklet Final 2025

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This guide supports parents and carers in navigating post-16 and post-18 options, from A Levels and T Levels to apprenticeships and vocational training. It offers practical tips on career conversations, financial planning, interview preparation, and understanding today’s changing workplace. Use it to explore pathways, build skills, and access trusted resources that make career decisions easier.

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Skills Hub - Careers Guide for Parents and Carers

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No idea where to start with your careers research? Feeling stuck or confused? Our Exploring Careers booklet is a good place to start, it gives you tips and ideas about how and where to start your research.

You can use it alongside our Pick N Mix Activity Booklet.

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Youth Futures - Exploring Careers Booklet

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In this booklet you will find a list, and a quick introduction, to a range of online resources. These are created and run by trusted companies who offer opportunities for you to build skills, knowledge and even gain work experience online.

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Are you looking to find a job? This booklet offers quick and simple advice about how to get started and some tips are being effective.

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Interested in getting an apprenticeship? This booklet gives you a quick guide as to what an apprenticeship is, the different types and how to go about finding one.

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Looking for help with your CV?

We have put together a CV Guide which gives you a quick outline of the key sections, what to include along with some helpful tips and hints. We also have a CV Template in a word document that works alongside this guide, this is also available on our Padlet Resources page.

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Looking for help with your CV?

We have put together a CV Template in a word document format, you can download this to edit and personalise. This is a great way to get started with writing or editing your own CV. We also have a CV Guide that works alongside this template, this is also available on our Padlet Resources page.

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We are a small team of 3 people working across Lancashire to support young people.

Anna Wolnik – North Lancashire

Imtiaz Shah – East Lancashire

Steph Kenyon – Central Lancashire

Get in touch with the Youth Futures team to chat about how we can help or arrange to meet up in person.

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

01772 531 044

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We help young people to figure out their next steps, helping with:
- Finding a job or apprenticeship
- Getting into education
- Volunteering or work experience
- Gaining skills and exploring strengths
- Helping you to figure out what it is they want to do

- and much more!

Our goal is to help them achieve their career goals by meeting young people where they are right now. We are connected with a range of partner organisations that offer specialist support and opportunities to help young people succeed in the future.

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Are you a professional looking to refer into the Youth Futures team?

Not a problem, please use the flow chart attached to help you figure out when and how to refer into our service.

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

01772 531 044

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You can contact us via phone, text, email or completing our form. Whichever works easiest for you.

Call –

Team Number: 01772 531 044

Call or text -

Central Lancashire: 07917 534459

East Lancashire: 07729 081094

North Lancashire: 07354 167290

Email –

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

Form –

Youth Futures Form – Fill in form

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LinkedIn is a fantastic careers tool, it is a professional social media space. This means it can be very helpful to help you with finding jobs, learning about industries and more. However, it is not like any other social media space in that you must present your professional self. This booklet will help you with getting started.

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Lancashire County Council: Education, employment and training

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Lancashire County Council: Education, employment and training

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Explore the Jobs, Education & Training hub on Lancashire County Council’s website. Get clear, practical guidance on apprenticeships, full-time study, part-time work or volunteering, and financial support options. Plus, access careers advice and tailored support from the Youth Futures Team, all in one place to help you confidently shape your future.

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If you are weighing up your options for when you finish school then the following information should help you with your decision.

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Lancashire Service Finder is a directory of local services and support available across Lancashire.

Use it to find information, advice and organisations that can help with a wide range of needs, including education, employment, training, health and wellbeing, housing, money, family support and activities in your local area. It's a great starting point if you're looking for support or opportunities near you

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Services, groups and activities to support children, young people and families, including our Family Hubs.

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The Prospects Job Profiles site is a free tool to explore hundreds of career paths. Each profile gives you an overview of the role, typical responsibilities, salary ranges, and entry requirements. Use it to research jobs, compare options, and plan the skills or qualifications you’ll need for your next step. It is also a great tool to use with our Pick N Mix Activity Booklet.

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What job would suit me?

Join thousands of students and graduates who have matched their skills and personality to more than 400 job profiles.

Take the quiz and see your results in three minutes.

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Browse over 400 job profiles with a full breakdown of salary, responsibilities and required qualifications so that you can find the perfect graduate job.

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The Prospects Career Planner helps you match your skills, interests, and ambitions to real job options. Complete the quick questionnaire to discover careers that suit you, explore detailed profiles, and get tailored advice on qualifications and next steps. It’s a great way to turn ideas into a clear plan.

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Job Match beta

Be inspired by Job Match. Answer questions about what you find interesting, rewarding and purposeful and we'll match you with our job groups containing more than 400 job profiles. See your results in less than 10 minutes.

Don't want to match your skills and personality to more than 400 profiles? Browse job profiles.

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Career Planner | What job should I do? | Prospects.ac.uk

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This section of Prospects offers expert advice on writing CVs and cover letters that employers notice. You’ll find examples, tips for tailoring your application, and guidance on what to include for different roles. Use it to polish your documents and boost your chances of landing interviews.

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CVs are tricky to get right and the success of a job application often hinges on your cover letter. If you're in need of expert CV and cover letter advice then you've come to the right place. Discover how to write them, mistakes to avoid and a variety of CV and cover letter examples to help you target your application to the company.

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Learn how to write a professional CV and cover letter and discover useful CV and cover letter templates to help your application stand out from the crowd

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This National Careers Service guide breaks down your post-GCSE options in a clear, friendly way. Explore full-time study (A‑levels, vocational courses, T‑levels), apprenticeships, traineeships, or combining work or volunteering with part-time education. You’ll find advice on choosing what suits you best, understanding legal requirements, and getting support to move forward confidently.

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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.

Contents

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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Get advice to help you make career decisions. From planning your education route, a career change or getting a job that's right for you.

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Amazing Apprenticeships is packed with resources to help you understand, find, and apply for apprenticeship opportunities. Explore guides, vacancy listings, employer insights, and practical tips for applications and interviews. Use it to discover what’s out there and take the first step toward an exciting career.

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Amazing Apprenticeships | Explore Technical Education & Apprenticeship Opportunities

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Amazing Apprenticeships is a leading organisation in the education sector, working with schools, colleges, and employers to raise awareness and promote the benefits of apprenticeships and technical education across England.

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This section of Skills for Careers is designed for young people thinking about their next steps. It explains different pathways, like T Levels, apprenticeships, and technical qualifications, and shows how skills link to real jobs. Use it to discover options, understand what employers want, and plan the training that will help you succeed.

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Explore your training and career possibilities or get help working out your options.

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Springpod offers free virtual work experience programmes with leading employers and universities, helping you explore different careers from home.

Complete online experiences, develop your employability skills, learn about different industries, and earn certificates that can be added to your CV, college applications, or future job applications.

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Springpod is a careers platform where students can experience the world of work and university before they apply. Rated 4.9/5 on TrustPilot.

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Find a Job is a free government service that helps you look for work across all sectors. You can browse roles by location, industry, or keyword, create an account to save searches, and apply directly online. Use it to keep track of applications and find opportunities that match your skills.

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Summer jobs 2025 A summer job is a great way to experience the world of work. You can gain new skills, make new contacts and build your experience - all while earning money. A summer job can be an excellent first step on a path to a career and new opportunities.

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This official government site makes it easy to find apprenticeship opportunities by location, sector, or level. Create an account to save searches, set alerts, and apply online. Use it to track your applications and discover roles that match your skills and interests.

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We've introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England.

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This guide is for parents, carers, and anyone helping young people plan their future. It explains how to explore career ideas, understand post-16 options, and use trusted tools like job profiles and skills assessments. Use it to start conversations, find reliable advice, and guide young people toward informed decisions.

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Parents, carers and guardians can provide valuable support to young people making education and careers choices.

You do not need to have all of the answers, but listening to young people and exploring different education and careers choices with them can make a big impact.

It's never too early to start the conversation about their next steps. This advice is designed to help guide you through that conversation with a young person.

Remember, you do not have to cover everything during one conversation. You can have as many conversations as you need and pick up where you left off.

Help them assess their skills and interests

You could start by getting them to talk about what they're good at and what interests them. If they find this hard, they might want to take a short assessment to help them identify some of their skills.

You can use the results of the assessment to look at some of the suggested careers together. You could talk about:

the different careers and whether they have anything in common

which careers they do and do not like and why

This should help them understand what interests them and could be used to start exploring different careers.

Work out what options are available to them

It's a good idea for young people to explore the different education and career options available to them. Whether they've already had some thoughts about what they want to do next, or if they do not have any ideas, it's helpful to find out about all of the choices available.

Doing this can help to open up new ideas and allows them to challenge any assumptions they have.

You could explore different careers that are available, make a note of the ones that interest them and look for related careers.

It's important to encourage them to explore different careers, not just the ones they know about.

Help decide which of the options are best for them

Once you have a good idea of what options are available, work with the young person to start to look in more detail at the specific careers that interest them.

For each job, help them find out:

what qualifications they will need

what the day to day tasks are

what the job progression possibilities are

Keep a record of which careers you've looked at and how suitable they are.

Outline their next steps

Once you've got a list of potential careers that the young person is interested in, you can start to plan how to get there. Even if they have not decided exactly what they're aiming for, knowing about the different routes and options is a good place to start.

The Skills for Careers young people area is a great place for young people to start if they want to know more about all of the education and training options available to them.

Speak to an adviser

If the young person is at school or college they can speak to their careers leader about working with a careers adviser to discuss their next steps. You should be able to find the name and contact details of the careers leader and a summary of the careers programme on the school or college website.

Those over the age of 13 can chat to a National Careers Service careers adviser. If they're under 13, it's okay for a parent, carer or guardian to call on their behalf.

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Helping young people make education and career choices

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This page explains what apprenticeships are, how they work, and why they’re a great way to gain skills while getting paid. You’ll find details on different levels, industries, and how to apply, plus links to resources that help you decide if this route is right for you.

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Apprenticeships are real jobs that allow you to earn a wage while you learn.

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This page explains what A Levels are, how they’re structured, and why they’re a popular route to university and higher-level careers. You’ll find guidance on subject choices, entry requirements, and how A Levels compare to other qualifications. Use it to decide if this academic pathway is right for you.

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Subjects you can take

There are more than 40 different A level subjects to choose from.

Most people choose 3 subjects to study but you can take more or fewer. You can also study for a BTEC or other qualification at the same time.

To decide which subjects to take at A level, you should consider which subjects:

you're good at or you would enjoy

you might need for a certain job or further study after A levels

will help you keep your options open if you're not sure what you want to do in the future

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This page explains what VTQs are and how they prepare you for specific careers through practical, skills-based training. You’ll find details on the types of qualifications available, the industries they cover, and how they compare to A Levels or apprenticeships. Use it to decide if a technical route is right for you.

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Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQs) | Skills for Careers

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Vocational Technical Qualifications are designed to give you the skills and experience you need for a certain job.

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This page explains what T Levels are, two-year technical courses designed with employers to prepare you for skilled work, apprenticeships, or higher study. Learn how they combine classroom learning with industry placements, explore subject options, and find out if this hands-on route is right for you.

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A T Level takes 2 years and gives you a mix of learning in the classroom and a minimum 9 week placement with an employer. This means you'll learn what a real career is like while you study.

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T Levels give you a mix of learning in the classroom and a work placement with an employer.

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This guide explains how volunteering can boost your skills, confidence, and CV while helping your community. It covers where to find opportunities, what to expect, and how volunteering can lead to jobs or training. Use it to explore roles that match your interests and start making a difference.

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Volunteering can help you make career choices. You can test out different jobs to find out what you prefer. You'll also gain experience and develop soft skills that are useful in all careers.

Benefits

Through volunteering you can:

find out what's involved in a job to see if it's for you

try out different career ideas

learn new skills or build on ones you already have

meet new people and develop your network of contacts

boost your confidence

give back to your community

Choosing a volunteering position

You may have to take small steps to get to your perfect volunteering opportunity. It can be very competitive and for some volunteering opportunities, you might need to be over 18.

You may have a specific career in mind that you'd like to gain experience in. Be creative about where you'll go and what you're willing to do. This approach can help you gain skills for the long term.

Research the sector you're interested in. It's useful to look for roles where you could develop your soft skills, such as:

Ideas for specific careers

Here are some possible helpful volunteering opportunities to get into different careers.

Even if the role is not exactly what you want, it will still give you useful experience. It's about building skills for the future and being flexible in how you get them.

Animal care

Getting into a charity like the RSPCA might be difficult without experience. You could show your commitment by doing something like dog walking or pet sitting for friends and relatives first.

Sciences

You could volunteer to lead your school or college science club or be a science ambassador.

Teaching

You may want to help at an after school club or in out of school activities like Brownies and Scouts.

Media

You could get a communications role for a local charity or write a school or college blog.

Sports

You could help organise a children's sports team.

Social care or mental health

You could get a volunteer position as a befriender to lonely older members of your community.

Applying for volunteer positions

You'll need a CV and a cover letter to apply for most volunteering positions.

Whether you apply for an advertised role or approach organisations directly, you should show you're:

eager to help and put your skills to good use

hardworking, trustworthy and reliable

able to commit to the time the organisation needs

You can find volunteering opportunities listed on Do It.

Preparing and making a good impression

Volunteering for the first time can be scary. It helps to make sure you're prepared.

You may want to:

check when you're needed, the hours you'll need to commit and where you need to go

research the organisation so you'll know what to expect

do any paperwork in advance, like confirming your identity, getting a reference or a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

check if there are any special instructions like a dress code or rules to follow

Get more information

You can find out more about volunteering on GOV.UK.
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Volunteering can help you make career choices. You can test out different jobs to find out what you prefer. You'll also gain experience and develop soft skills that are useful in all careers.

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Lancashire Volunteer Partnership connects people with local roles that make a real difference. Whether you want to support your community, gain experience, or build new skills, you can search by location and interest. Use it to discover flexible opportunities and start volunteering today.

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Become a volunteer in Lancashire * Lancashire Volunteer Partnership

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Children & Young People’s Psychological Services (CYPPS) offers specialist help for ages 4–18. Find out how to access assessments and therapy through your GP, school, or self-referral.

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Children and Young People's Psychological Services (CYPPS) is a secondary level specialist service, that accepts referrals for children and young people (aged 4 to 18) presenting with moderate to severe psychological difficulties, who would likely benefit from specialist psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention for the child, young person and/or their parents or carers.

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Lancashire Mind offers resources, support, and community projects to help improve mental wellbeing. From practical advice and training to local initiatives and campaigns, the site is designed to help you take care of your mental health and find support when you need it.

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YoungMinds is a leading charity offering advice, resources, and campaigns to help young people and their families manage mental health challenges. From practical guides and self-help tips to crisis support and advocacy, the site is designed to empower you to find help and feel heard.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Kooth offers confidential counselling and wellbeing resources for young people. You can chat with trained professionals, join community forums, and access self-help tools, all online and free. Use it to get support whenever you need it, without waiting lists or referrals.

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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No idea where to start with your careers research? Feeling stuck or confused?

Our Pick N Mix Activity Booklet is designed to help you with your careers research. You can use it alongside our Exploring Careers Booklet.

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Youth Futures - Pick N Mix Activity Booklet

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Youth Futures – Professionals: Getting Started

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Youth Futures – Professionals: Getting Started

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A quick, practical guide to help professionals support 16–17-year-olds who aren’t in education or employment. This resource gives simple conversation starters, option‑exploration tools, CV basics, job search guidance, apprenticeship and education info, plus signposting and short activities—everything you need to confidently support young people with their next steps.

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Youth Futures - Professionals - Getting Started Booklet

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This quick reflective worksheet helps young people think about their next steps by exploring short‑term and long‑term goals. It encourages them to consider education, career ideas, and where they hope to be in the future, making it a useful tool for guiding meaningful conversations about planning ahead.

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Youth Futures - Activity Booklet - What are your plans

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A practical activity that supports young people to research and break down how a business works. They explore mission statements, team structures, roles, and who they might work with, inside and outside the organisation. Ideal for preparing for applications, interviews, or understanding workplace environments.

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Youth Futures - Activity Booklet - How to understand a business

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“What Are Your Strengths & Weaknesses?” Activity

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“What Are Your Strengths & Weaknesses?” Activity

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This reflective activity helps young people explore their personal qualities, skills, and areas for development. By identifying what they do well, what others appreciate about them, and what they find challenging, it encourages self‑awareness and confidence. A skills checklist also helps them think about where they feel comfortable and where they may want to grow.

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Youth Futures - Activity Booklet - What are your strengths & weaknesses

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“Who Are You and What Can You Do?” Activity

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“Who Are You and What Can You Do?” Activity

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A guided worksheet designed to help young people build a clear picture of their identity, experiences, and abilities. It covers home life, travel, education, interests, responsibilities, hobbies, and practical skills—making it a great tool for preparing job applications, interviews, college forms, or future planning discussions.

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Youth Futures - Activity Booklet - Who are you and what can you do

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This link is a trusted space created by the Career Development Institute to help professionals stay up to date with technical education. It brings together clear, reliable information on T Levels, apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) and the ongoing post‑16 qualifications reforms, all designed to support professionals working with young people. The site offers comprehensive signposting to external resources, regular updates on policy changes, and accessible explanations of the technical education landscape.

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Background to qualifications reform in England

The Department for Education (DfE) has been implementing reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below for the past few years. The core aim of these reforms is to simplify the education landscape, whilst ensuring that there are high quality options on offer for all young people. To ensure that employer needs are met, all technical qualifications are based on Occupational Standards approved by Skills England

A key element of the reforms is the introduction of T Levels in 2020, which are available in 20 different subject areas, with more to come on stream from 2025.

In July 2024, the government announced a focused review of post-16 qualifications reform at level 3 and below. This included a pause on the removal of funding for qualifications that overlap with T Levels, which was originally due to take place in 2024 and 2025.

On 12 December 2024, the DfE announced the outcome of this review. Rather than a blanket approach of removing all qualifications that overlap with T Levels, they took a more pragmatic approach to qualifications reform and looked at the qualifications on a route by route basis. As a result, it was decided to retain funding for 157 qualifications (alongside T Levels and A Levels) that were due to be defunded by 31 July 2025.

Over 200 qualifications with low or no enrolments were identified to have their funding removed, giving students and employers a simpler range of qualifications to choose from.

The decisions made in the review make the government's position clear up to 2027. The ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review will take a view on qualifications in the longer term as part of its wider consideration of how we prepare young people for life and work.

Our dedicated section on the ' technical education landscape and qualifications reform' provides more detail and updates on the latest information.

About the resource hub

Following initial research into career development professionals' knowledge and awareness of technical education pathways, we created the Technical Education Programme to support Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in this area. The resource hub is part of this programme, providing resources and the very latest information on technical education and qualifications reform. Supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the programme is specifically aimed at career development professionals working in schools, colleges and other settings in England to assist them in their guidance work with young people.

Please note that within this resource hub, we signpost to external websites and resources on technical education, some of which are aimed primarily at young people, teachers, parents and carers.

We plan to create and add new resources to this hub over time. If you have ideas for new resources that you would like to see included, or have any other feedback on the hub, please get in touch with Kim Newman, the Technical Education Programme Manager at the CDI: [email protected]

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A one-stop-shop for resources aimed at careers professionals, to raise awareness of technical education pathways for young people, specifically Apprenticeships, T Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).

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This free short course from The Open University is designed to help young people aged 15–17 feel more confident with money. It’s all about real‑life money skills—things like budgeting, understanding payslips, tax, saving, and spotting scams.

The course takes around five hours to complete and is split into small, easy sessions you can do in school, at home, or on your own. No experience needed—just jump in and learn at your own pace.

You can also explore more free courses on the OpenLearn platform to help you build skills, boost your confidence, and plan your future. The Open University is also developing new programmes to help young people see higher education as something that’s accessible to everyone.

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Money Management, Short Course, Online Resource

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Are you finishing Year 11 this summer?

Are you aged 16–17 and living in East Lancashire?

Not sure what your next step is?

We’re here to help.

Join one of our August drop-in sessions in your local area to get support with your next steps – whether that’s college, apprenticeships, training, work, or building your confidence.

Some sessions are drop-in, but others may require an appointment – please check each leaflet carefully for full details.

Can’t make it? No problem — you can still get in touch:

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk
01772 531 044

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Year 11 Leavers, Future Advice, Next Steps, Post-16 Transition, In Person Events

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Are you finishing Year 11 this summer?

Are you aged 16–17 and living in North Lancashire?

Not sure what your next step is?

We’re here to help.

Join one of our August drop-in sessions in your local area to get support with your next steps – whether that’s college, apprenticeships, training, work, or building your confidence.

Some sessions are drop-in, but others may require an appointment – please check each leaflet carefully for full details.

Can’t make it? No problem — you can still get in touch:

youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk
01772 531 044

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Year 11 Leavers, Future Advice, Next Steps, Post-16 Transition, In Person Events

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This is a list of drop in sessions we run across the county, and online. We focus these on Central, East and North Lancashire and as such our drop ins are based in those areas.

Look for the < and > arrows on the images to see the leaflets for each area.

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In this section you will find a selection of the booklets and resources we use when working with young people.

These cover a variety of topics from getting started, transition advice, specific job searching information and more.

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In this section you will find a selection of helpful websites and online resources that are created and run by trusted sources.

These are often resources we use to support the young people we work with. They provide a range of support from job profiles, CVs, advice and information and more.