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Explore different education pathways such as university, college, apprenticeships, and employment to find the best fit for your long-term career goals. Research, visit, and gather advice to make informed decisions.
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WorldSkills UK LIVEApprenticeships, Technical & Education Pathways
What are pathways? At a number of points in your education journey you will be able to choose from a range of different pathways: University, college, technical, vocational, apprenticeships, employment… There is no right or wrong pathway. Everyone is different and different pathways suit different people. You should make your choices when you have researched the options and got advice from the people that know you and people who are experts in these pathways.
What options are there? 14 – 16 years old 16 – 18 years old 18+ years old GCSE GCSE / A-Level Further Education Foundation or Higher Diploma Foundation, Higher or Advanced Diploma Higher Education Foundation Learning Tier Foundation Learning Tier Apprenticeship post 18 Apprenticeship Employment Employment with Training Employment with Training
How to choose what to study It’s really important to understand what pathways will most suit you, and support you to achieve your long-term career goals. Researching as much as you can about all of the options open to you will be a big help. You can go and visit the different places, get a feel for the environments and talk to students or apprentices who are currently studying or working in those environments. If you know what career route you are most interested in you can research what education or pathways employers may favour.
Find the answers to these questions • Do I enjoy studying, can I see myself studying for another year, two, three years or even more? • Am I good at independent study? • Do I enjoy the opportunity to meet new people, see new places and try new things? • Do the costs balance with the benefits I will get? • Will the route help me get to where I want in my career?