Employment
Most people leaving school/college with advanced/level 3 qualifications (eg A levels, BTECs and Diplomas, International Baccalaureate) go directly into Higher Education.
So why consider employment?
- You've completed a vocational course and are keen to start work straight away.
- You want to avoid the financial implications of a student loan and earn a salary.
- You want to gain experience of work and life. Remember you can always take a higher education course in the future.
You need to be over 18 to undertake certain roles, eg hospitality and healthcare.
Examples of career areas:
- Financial services
- Hospitality
- Retail management
- Armed forces (Officer)
- Police
- Healthcare
- Legal executive
- Local & central government
Examples of qualifications you can take while working:
- NVQs
- Higher National Certificates
- Foundation degrees
- Professional qualifications, eg ILEX (professional diplomas in law), ACCA (leading to professional accountancy qualifications)
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