Student Career Planning

Post-16 information to help your career choices

The UK Government says that you can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays.  You must then do one of the following until you’re 18:

• stay in full-time education, for example at a college

• start an apprenticeship or traineeship

Careers helpline for teenagers for information and advice about jobs, careers and training if you’re 13 or older in England.

Explore careers to find what's right for you.

Undertake your Skills assessment in just 5 to 10 minutes.

Find Find a course that is near you.

Check out our Careers Search Support for links to various career websites.

Help to find an apprenticeship at .Gov.uk

If you are a student at Pledge2Learn you can take part in the careers questionnaire here.

Enhance your career search with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) occupational maps and identify where technical education can lead

Explore up to 15 routes through skilled occupations with related knowledge and skill requirements. Each route has a corresponding occupational map.

National Careers Service

Careers advice

The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route at 14 to planning a career change at any age. Get the job that's right for you with our advice on where to look, how to apply and how to do your best in interviews.

Post 16 options

You must stay in some type of education or training until you are 18. There are many options available when you turn 16, look at what option best suits you and your situation, strengths and interests.

Options with an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan

16 to 18 year olds with an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan should think about their options.

Interview Advice and Support 

General questions you may be asked in an interview

Preparing for your Interview

Phone interviews

North Lincolnshire Labour Market Information

Employment, unemployment and economic inactivity in North Lincolnshire

Labour Market Profile - North Lincolnshire

Facts and figures about people living in North Lincolnshire.