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Which route is right for you?

What do you want to gain from your course?

  1. Skills for a specific career sector
  2. Hands-on, practical experience of a specific job role

Which one of the following is the most important to you?

  1. Qualifications that relate to a career or industry sector
  2. Workplace experience
     

Do you know what career you would like to do?

  1. Not sure – but I know the sector I would like to work in
  2. Yes - I want to start straight away
     
     

Do you feel ready for work now?

  1. Almost ready
  2. Yes I’m ready
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If you chose mostly 1:

A vocational course or T Level might be for you! Our vocational qualifications and T Levels are designed to prepare you for a real career or higher level study and can offer you great career prospects.

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If you chose mostly 2:

An apprenticeship might be for you! Apprenticeships can help you get started by gaining nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and earning a wage - all at the same time!

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