There's more than one route your child could take from school to employment. Knowing about the different pathways will help you support them on their journey to a career they will enjoy.
With fewer than 5 GCSE's grade A* to C (or equivalent) your child could consider:
- Jobs Growth Wales+ training
- Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- College or 6th form - vocational courses like BTECs
- Getting a job
- Self-employment
- Volunteering
With at least 5 GCSE's grade A* to C (or equivalent) in addition to the options above, your child could also consider:
- College or 6th form - A Levels, BTEC, other Level 3 qualifications
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Your child could consider:
- College - foundation courses, BTECs and other vocational courses
- University - Higher Education
- Distance and online learning
- Higher level apprenticeship
- Degree apprenticeship
- Employment
- Self-employment
- Gap year
- Volunteering
We're here to help
There are lots of possible routes to a successful career. We can help you and your child explore the best one for them.
We offer face-to-face support in careers centres, libraries, schools, colleges and community locations.
We can also work with you and your child via webchat, video call or telephone.
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