Options after Sixth Form

We work with organisations like 4YP to ensure that we provide the best and broadest information and guidance to students as they think about their next steps beyond Manshead.

As well as the information below, there is further advice and guidance on the Careers page in the Curriculum area of this website.

Staying in Education

University

ucas.com – for university applications and information
thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk – information on choosing universities
which.co.uk/University – can give you universities with entry requirements that meet your grades
prospects.ac.uk – A graduate careers website, can help you look at what jobs your degree will lead to
bestcourse4me.com – help with choosing university courses by inputting different variables
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx – to help you find out about different jobs and the entry requirements
http://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/ – Information about scholarships to help fund your degree

Studying abroad

For general information, have a look at:

For more specific information, you can also look at:

University in USA: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/study-in-the-usa. Free event in London on Wed 6^th July: http://purepotential.org/events/
University in Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/
University in Europe: eunicas.co.uk and http://www.studyineurope.eu
University in Australia: https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

Foundation Degrees:

College HNDs / HNCs

Combining work and training

School Leaver Programmes / Sponsored Degrees / Higher apprenticeships

allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk – a good website to compare university /higher apprenticeships/degree apprenticeships / school leavers options etc. http://schoolleavers.milkround.com/ – for jobs, apprenticeships, school leaver schemes etc
notgoingtouni.co.uk –Excellent website originally set up by a 6^th form student who felt there was not enough info out there for young people about quality alternatives to university. Includes alternative options to traditional university including school leaver schemes, apprenticeships, courses, gap opportunities etc. Sign up to their newsletter.
unisnotforme.com –school leaver schemes, apprenticeships, courses, gap etc.
apprenticeships.gov.uk – the government website for all apprenticeship levels.
http://www.open.ac.uk/ – the open university for distant learning courses – you are still eligible for student loans but can work alongside studying at home – support from tutors is via residential weekends and skype/telephone/messaging services

Full-time employment

Work:

Contact your 4YP adviser for support with job hunting, CV, interview technique etc.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-commission-for-employment-and-skills look here labour market information – what sectors will still have jobs in the future and what skills and qualifications will employers need – the NAS website will also give this information under individual job info (job profiles)
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk The National Careers Service website for further careers research/CV builder tool/skills assessment tool and much more

Self-employment:

Other opportunities:

Gap projects:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/should-i-take-a-gap-year
http://www.topuniversities.com/blog/what-gap-year
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/alternatives-higher-education/gap-years
yini.org.uk A Year in Industry: A great site for applying for paid work experience
yearoutgroup.org organisations providing gap year projects are carefully vetted and provide annual confirmation that they continue to abide by a code of practice and operating guidelines which are described on the website

Other opportunities / volunteering

http://www.voluntaryworks.org/service/youth-action – Youth Action: an organisation supporting young people to find voluntary work in Central Bedfordshire