You can use GCSEs as a stepping stone to further learning, training and employment.
Studying for AS/A levels and Applied A levels is, for many, the next step on from GCSEs and will further improve your prospects.
An NVQs qualification shows that you are competent in an area of work, rather than just knowing about it in theory.
Studying for a HND will prepare you for a career in a specific area of industry and can lead to entry on the final year of a degree course.
Studying for a degree will dramatically increases your opportunity of a getting a higher paid job.
Designed to give you specialist technical knowledge and skills needed at associate professional and higher technician level.
Apprenticeships are high quality work-based training programmes for those who know what route they want to follow.
Find out what all the different levels of qualification actually mean.
If you're leaving Yr 11, or left last year, you're guaranteed a place at school, college or in training by the end of September.
Think about what you want to do after year 11 and find out which qualifications will best suit your chosen career.
The skills you learn in Years 10 and 11 will help you whether you continue studying or look for a job after school.
Find out as much as you can about your future career ideas to make sure you get the skills and qualifications you need.
Find out about Diplomas, the new qualifications which started in September 2008 for 14-19 year olds.
