• Learn more about what different qualification levels mean by clicking here.(https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels) • To see more about qualification pathways with Plymouth City Council's handy table here.(https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/schoolseducationchildcareskillsandemployability/informationparentsandcarersyear7year12/qualificationsexplained) • Take a look at this booklet (https://trainingprovider.com/which-way-your-way-devon/)created by Devon & Cornwall Training Providers Network to explore your options.

Visit our Secure an Apprenticeship (https://www.skillslaunchpadplym.co.uk/youth-hub-apprenticeship)page to learn more.

Not sure whether uni is the right path for you? Not sure how to compare your options? Our partners at Next Steps South West (https://nextstepssw.ac.uk/)have some fantastic resources for those in Years 12 and 13 here.(https://nextstepssw.ac.uk/resources/category/years-1213/) You may also like to look at: • UCAS: Choosing an undergraduate course (https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/choosing-undergraduate-course) • What Uni? (https://www.whatuni.com) • Discover Uni (https://www.discoveruni.gov.uk/) • TheUniGuide (https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/courses) How do I apply? The best thing you can do is visit ucas.com (https://www.ucas.com/)for more information on applying for university or college. What is 'Clearing' and does it apply to me? Clearing is to match you to university places that are yet to be filled. It’s for anyone who has made a university application but didn't receive any offers. Running from 5 July to 18 October, you’ll be eligible for Clearing if: • you’re applying after 30 June • you didn’t receive any offers (or none you wanted to accept) • you didn’t meet the conditions of your offers • you've paid the multiple choice application fee • you’ve declined your firm place using the ‘decline my place’ button in your application. To access Clearing places, visit the UCAS website here.(https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/clearing-and-results-day)

You may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra money (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help)on top of this, for example if you’re on a low income, are disabled or have children. Some money, such as student loans, is paid back over time. You will only be expected to pay this back slowly when you earn over a certain amount. Some money, like bursaries or grants, don't ever have to be repaid. The best place to find out everything you need to know is the Government website.(https://www.gov.uk/student-finance)

• City College Plymouth(https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/) • Cornwall College(https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/courses/) • South Devon College(https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/courses) • Plymouth College of Art(https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/) • University of Plymouth(https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study) • Plymouth Marjon University(https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/) • Arts University Plymouth(https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/)

Of course! There's loads of places to train as an adult learner. Take a look at: • Focus Training Group(https://www.thefocustraininggroup.com/) • City College Plymouth (www.cityplym.ac.uk) • Greenlight Safety Consultancy(https://www.greenlightsc.co.uk/) • LiveWest(https://www.livewest.co.uk/) • Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre(https://www.mount-batten-centre.com/) • ODILS Learning Foundation(https://odils.com/) • On Course South West(https://www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk/) • Shekinah Mission(https://www.shekinah.co.uk/) • Sunflower Women’s Centre(https://www.trevihouse.org/sunflower-womens-centre)

Pop in and see us on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Barclays in Plymouth Centre or sign up (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)as a member, we'd be happy to help. For the time being: • Make sure you feel ready for your next steps – check out the support available (https://www.skillslaunchpadplym.co.uk/youth-hub-all-about-you)if you are feeling anxious, confused, lost or overwhelmed. • Plymouth has lots of growing industries that will have many job openings in the future. One of them could be for you! Find out more.(https://www.skillslaunchpadplym.co.uk/plymouth-s-employers-and-sectors) • Get your own free Careers and Skills Plan with National Careers Service.(https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/) • Too much choice out there? You can always learn more about your career options()