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Destination Success!. Destination Success! Options after Year 11 (2013). Options After Year 11. What’s Changing. Young people need higher skills, training and qualifications to compete in the job market. Raising the Participation Age.
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Destination Success! Destination Success! Options after Year 11 (2013) Options After Year 11
What’s Changing Young people need higher skills, training and qualifications to compete in the job market Raising the Participation Age Current Y10 will need to stay in learning until summer 2014 Current Y9 and below will need to stay in learning until 18.
Staying in learning – Raising the Participation Age “Does that mean I have to stay at School?” “No - There are lots of options to choose from!” “But it’s important to choose an option that suits YOU and YOUR learning style”
What ‘style’ of learner are YOU? • I prefer: • Classroom study • Research • Assignments • Independent learning • I do well in: • Revision and Exams • I prefer: • Learning by doing • Working with my hands • Some classroom study • Doing a portfolio of work • Being assessed by • Coursework not exams Academic Learner Practical Learner
You will be asked to complete a skills assessment, but don’t worry! This is to ensure that you are put onto the right level of course or apprenticeship that meets your needs! What Level of Course or Apprenticeship Should I Apply For?
How else can I stay in learning? • Volunteering,Work, Self Employment for 20 hours or more per week. Plus • Studying an approved qualification
Register ‘FREE’ on the Careers Connect website to access lots information to help you plan your future!
Find out what jobs may suit you by answering questions about your likes and dislikes on Kudos
The National Careers Service job profile section can help you find out everything you need to know about a specific job or career
Search the ‘Vacancy’ section on the ibrowserotherham website for local training and apprenticeship vacancies
Register online to apply and receive vacancies by email or text
What next • Decide what ‘Style’ of Learner’ you are • Read the ‘Learning for Success’ guide provided • Use the websites to research job/career and course ideas • Choose your preferred ‘Learning Option’ • Need help? - Talk to your schools Careers Coordinator, Form Tutor, or a Careers Advisor. • Apply online through UCAS Progress - (your school will explain how and when to do this).