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Careers - Sixth Form and Beyond
After finishing 6th Form, there are many different options that you could choose to take. At the bottom of the page are useful links which explain what's on offer.
Don't forget that you can book to speak to Mr Targett and the best way to go about this is to speak to Miss Hyde, or Mrs Howard (maths), who is the Sixth Form Careers Lead. Use your Unifrog login to help you do research and get further help.
We strongly advise pupils to follow Kent Choices on instagram, especially if they are interested in looking at apprenticeships : https://www.instagram.com/kentchoicessocial/
Your Options at 16+
There are many options available for students at Post 16 and Post 18, the following links can help you when exploring your options:
OPTIONS AT 16+
https://virtualschool.lea.kent.sch.uk/post16/options-at-16-and-beyond/
Thinking of a Gap Year? https://www.omio.com/travel/gap-year
Websites to help you research
Options with your subjects
The Complete University Guide
Alternatives to University
THESE WEBSITES WILL HELP YOU WHEN MAKING APPLICATIONS:
Applying for Post 16 options
Applying for Higher Education
Applying for Apprenticeships
Self-Employment
Apprenticeships and Other Pathways
THINKING ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS?
We strongly advise pupils to follow Kent Choices on instagram, especially if they are interested in looking at apprenticeships : https://www.instagram.com/kentchoicessocial/
https://www.cxk.org/resources/apprenticeships-and-school-leaver-schemes/
As tuition fees rise, and more young people find themselves looking for alternatives to university, many are turning to apprenticeships to get their careers off the ground. But are they a viable alternative?
The Myth: Apprenticeships are for students that didn’t get the grades for university.
The Reality: Apprenticeships are valuable, hands-on qualifications that allow young people to earn while they learn in a whole range of industries. Higher Apprenticeships even carry the same weight as a Foundation degree which can be converted into a full Honours degree.
The Myth: Apprenticeships are only for manual trade jobs.
The Reality : This is not entirely true, although there may be a wide range of apprenticeships in construction, engineering, IT services, which are very hands-on, there are also a vast choice of vocational trades such as law, fashion, media.
The Options
There are three tiers of apprenticeship:
· Intermediate – equivalent to 5 GCSE passes
· Advanced – equivalent to 2 A level passes
· Higher – lead to NVQ Level 4 and above and increasingly to a full degree paid for by the employer
All apprenticeships are required to be at least 12 months long.
The National Apprenticeship Service advertises upcoming vacancies from the country’s biggest and best apprenticeship employers. It was launched by Anne Milton, Skills Minister, at the House of Commons on 26th June 2018 and is shown below :
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/
Please also see the ASK Brochure here
Considering a Gap Year or working abroad?
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/advice-on-a-gap-year/
What could I do?
Volunteer, Open University(part and full time); Princes Trust; Professional Training Schemes; TEFL; employment; Apprenticeship; College/Adult Education.
Higher Education
To search for courses and apply to University, visit the UCAS website.
Other useful websites when researching Higher Education:
Help with Finances at Further / Higher Education
FINANCE FOR EDUCATION OR TRAINING AT FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION CAN BE A CONCERN, THE FOLLOWING LINKS CAN ASSIST YOU:
| Student Finance for Education | Click Here |
| Student Finance for Higher Education | Click Here |
| Student Loans Myth Busting | Click Here |
| Dance and Drama Awards | Click Here |
| Support for students from overseas | Click Here |
| Advice on budgeting for College or University | Click Here |
| SEND | Click Here |
