Discover your options after you leave school or college. Explore and compare apprenticeships, getting a job, going to university, getting into further training, self-employment and more.
Things to think about before you decide on your future direction include:
- What jobs and careers will suit you? Take our Career Match Quiz to find out more
- What training will suit the way you learn best? Do you enjoy studying or prefer to learn by doing?
- What are your main priorities in a job? Knowing your priorities will help you decide. Is your priority wage, job satisfaction, work/life balance, location, or promotion prospects? Find out more about individual jobs at Job Information
- What jobs are likely to be in demand in the future? Take a look at Future of Work in Wales for more information
Explore your options
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Apprenticeships are a great way to gain qualifications while you work and earn a wage. Find out more about apprenticeships, search vacancies and more.
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How to apply, including UCAS deadlines, attending open days, student finance and clearing.
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Help with CVs, application forms, personal statements, interviews, finding jobs, approaching employers and more.
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Explore if self-employment could be right for you and where to get more support.
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Find out if a gap year is for you and see our list of things to consider. See examples of how gap years are spent.
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See how volunteering can increase your skills, experience and job opportunities at the same time as you help others.
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Work experience is gaining experience of what working life is like. Find out how to get the work experience you need to get into the job you want.
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Internships are a type of work experience for students in university or graduates. They are a great way to gain experience related to your degree.