15 - 16 Work Based Learning

For information about the work based learning on offer in your local area see the Options 2007 booklet. You could also see your Personal Adviser in school, they will have up-to-date information about the opportunities available and how to apply for them.

For more details about work based learning opportunities and who provides them look at the Learning and Skills Council's Directions web site: www.lscdirections.co.uk.

For more information about Apprenticeships go to:
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
www.apprenticesaimhigher.com

Training Pays

Are you 16 or 17 and already working?

Would you like to do some training and improve your career prospects?

Do you want £250?

If so... Training Pays can help you to do training and qualifications whilst working.

Training Pays will:

Pay you £250 to complete your training.
Work with you and your employer to find suitable training for you.
Arrange all the training.
Provide you with any support and advice you need during your training.

To find out more call Training Pays on 0114 261 9393
Training Pays is a joint Connexions/LSC Project.

Time Off for Study or Training

For information about opportunities in employment and work based learning and Time off for Study or Training, see your Personal Adviser in school, or visit www.dfes.gov.uk/tfst.

Remember

When you leave school, register with your local Connexions Centre after your official school leaving date. (In England, the end of compulsory schooling is the last Friday in June in the school year in which the young person is 16.) They have details of employment and work based learning vacancies available. For local vacancies try this sites job search.

You may also like to look at Courses and Work Based Learning.