Education, training and employment

Information for parents, carers and young people about education and career choices after 16.

• Adult education

  You can choose from a huge range of day and evening courses.

• Options for education and training after 16

  Information about staying in education or training between 16 and 18 years old.

• Education options for young people with SEND after age 16

  Post 16 learning options, course levels, financial help and university and higher education. 

• Courses for 14 to 19 year olds

  Find out what courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area. 

• Become an apprentice

  Find out how apprenticeships work, what you'll get from an apprenticeship and how to apply. 

• Find an apprenticeship

  Find out what courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area. 

• Bristol Post 16 opportunities

  Apprenticeships and career opportunities with Bristol City Council. 

• The Princes Trust

  Courses, enterprise initiatives and mentoring opportunities for 16 to 30 year olds across the UK.

• Careers advice from the BBC

  The BBC explain the world of work with advice from people who've found the right path for them. Explore careers and find your perfect job. 

• Career advice for young people with SEND

  Information for parents and carers to help young adults with SEND take their first steps into work when they leave school.  

• Career advice

  Career advice from the National Careers Service.

• Career advice helpline

  Call the National Careers Service helpline for information and advice about jobs, careers and training. 

• Training for work

  Information about traineeships, internships, apprenticeships and people who can help you apply.

• City of Bristol College

  Courses at City of Bristol College.

• English, Maths and IT

  Improve your English, maths and IT skills.

• UCAS

  Search for courses, universities, colleges and apprenticeships. Get advice to help you choose your future career path.

• Financial help for students

  Student finance advice from the government including loans, bursaries, grants, student finance and paying back loans.