EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK

If you’re thinking about your next step, you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you want to go into catering, be a hairdresser, or become a child minder. Maybe you want to work with animals, or go to college or even do some volunteering. Whatever you’re thinking of – don’t think it’s daft. Here you’ll find lots of websites and organisations that can help you learn new skills and get into education, training and work.

What’s more, if you’re under 19, you could be entitled to an EMA grant – an education and maintenance allowance – which means you get paid while you’re in college or training. To find out if you’re eligible, contact Connexions.

GENERAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION

National

www.connexions-direct.com

If you’re aged 14-19, you are entitled to a Connexions adviser who can advise you about your education.

www.princes-trust.org.uk

Practical and financial support for young people (aged under 25). Help to develop skills, confidence and motivation, to enabling young people to move into work, education or training.

www.direct.gov.uk

Advice on taking the next step for young people aged over 19.

www.citizenadvice.org.uk

The Citizens Advice Bureau can help with support and filling out forms.