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Young people
Planning your future
Finding a career that's right for you
Developing your skills throughout your working life will give you the best chance of getting the career you want
Putting your career plans into action
Once you've decided the career you want to get into, you can start planning how to get there. There's a lot to think about, so the earlier you start the better
Getting advice about your learning and work options
The Information, Advice and Guidance guarantee means that all teens can get expert help with learning and work options
Your choices in Year 9 (education and learning section)
Choosing subjects in Year 9: how to decide which subjects, qualifications and ways of learning are right for you
Choices at 16: what's right for you (education and learning section)
How to keep on learning after Year 11: stay on in full-time education or get work-based training
Getting into university and higher education (education and learning section)
You can get into higher education by staying in full-time education after Year 11, or by learning through work by taking an Apprenticeship
Employment support (disabled people section)
Employment support if you are disabled – including disability employment advisers, work schemes and equipment at work
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Careers Advisers are here to help
If you're aged 13-19 you can contact a Careers Adviser for information, advice and support on a range of issues affecting young people
