Careers

Qualifications and Skills

What you need to know

You might think that making your choices at the end of Year 9 is a bit scary, but it is actually your opportunity to take control of your education and shape the way you want your future to be.

It is also your chance to start laying foundations for what you want to do after Year 11. Remember - you are not alone in making these decisions; everyone in Year 9 is going through the same process.

And don't forget, everyone needs a bit of help with decision-making. Your option choices are too important to leave to chance so make sure that you get all the help and support you need.

What you can do

• Reading 'Which Way Now?' will introduce you to the questions you need to start thinking about, and you will also find lots of people are ready to help you make the right choice
• You can speak to your parents/carers, careers co-ordinator, Connexions Adviser, subject teachers, tutor, family and friends
• You can also do your own research by visiting your school's Connexions Resource Centre or through using the interactive version of 'Which Way Now?' at www.connexions-direct.com/whichwaynow

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