1. Post 16 Options Careers Wales services Career Check

2. Who are Careers Wales and how can we help you?
We are part of Welsh Government
We are here to provide you with a service
We are here to help you decide the right path after year 11
We are impartial and independent and will only give you advice based on what is right for you

3. Planning Ahead . . .

4. Employment based including Apprenticeships
Post Year 11 Options
6th form
College
Employment based including Apprenticeships

5. Levels Qualification Levels 6+ Higher Education/University
A levels, BTEC Level 3, NVQ level 3
x GCSEs C-A*, BTEC level 2, NVQ level 2
GCSEs D-G, BTEC level 1, NVQ level 1

7. “Apprenticeships are often misunderstood.”
“Our ‘Myth Busting Guide to Apprenticeships’ .
film will help you learn more about them.”
A - Levels
Leave year 11
Vocational courses
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Job / Traineeships
Introduce self and session.
Timings etc.
Aims
Intro
A-Level \ Vocational
Apprentice
Jobs
Training
Options
Activity
Advice
JMQ
LMI
Events
Question
Contact
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8. “Where can you find apprenticeships?”
We advertise Apprenticeships on our website.
…or search on Job sites (ask us for details)
The Hidden Job Market
Many employers never advertise
as enough people contact them directly.
The National Apprenticeship Wage = £3.90
Introduce self and session.
Timings etc.
Aims
Intro
A-Level \ Vocational
Apprentice
Jobs
Training
Options
Activity
Advice
JMQ
LMI
Events
Question
Contact
End + +

9. What options do you have after YEAR 11?
1. School 6th Forms
5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
Can allow progression to university.
Normally study 3/4 A levels – level 3 qualifications.
School will inform you of open evening.

10. What options do you have after YEAR 11?
2. Progress to College
Entry requirements dependent on course – level 1, 2, 3.
Vocational courses available e.g. Carpentry; Hairdressing; Aircraft Engineering, as well as A level study (not Barry College)
Apply by Christmas as popular courses get full quickly.

11. COLLEGE Entry requirements vary
Vocational (work related) e.g. Carpentry; Hairdressing; Administration
A Levels
Aim to apply by Christmas as popular courses get full quickly

14. Interested in College? Apply by Christmas

15. A level/level 3 choices Which? University
Six things you need to know before making your A level choices
What A-levels do you need for the degree you want to study?

16. VIDEO 2 - Wales A B C D E F G H I J K L

18. C Career Search Type a career you want to find out more about in the search box. You are then provided with a page of useful information, including; job leaflets, videos of related occupations, information on average weekly pay and details of local jobs and courses Job Matching Quiz Get some ideas about possible careers that you may be suited to Job Information Get information on hundreds of jobs by viewing the information leaflets

19. Videos. interviews with people actually doing the jobs. Job Trends
Videos interviews with people actually doing the jobs. Job Trends Find out what the future may hold for different job sectors and what skills, qualifications and jobs may be in demand Vacancy Search Search and apply for local and national apprenticeship and employment opportunities by completing a ‘vacancy profile’

20. Year 11 Timeline Confirm your options Have a back up plan!
Apprenticeships,
Jobs or Training.
If you’re interested, speak to your Careers Adviser to find out more.
Think seriously about your Career ideas
Major Apprenticeships advertised around February - March.
November, Year 11
Mock Exams start.
GCSE exams begin.
GCSE results are out.
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Colleges
Can begin accepting applications in October/
November.
College Open Evenings
Start from October onwards.
Visit and see what they have to offer.
Sixth Form Open Evenings Start around February.
Confirm your options
Have a back up plan!
Aims
Intro
A-Level \ Vocational
Apprentice
Jobs
Training
Options
Activity
Advice
JMQ
LMI
Events
Question
Contact
End + +

21. Over the Summer Look at School 6th Form websites
Look at College websites
Research any career ideas
Check entry requirements

22. Contact Us

23. Career Check
This questionnaire is designed to show how far you have got with planning your future. We will use the answers you give to help us decide how best Careers Wales can help you with your plans following year 11

24. Career Check

25. Career Check

26. Career Check

27. Career Check

28. Career Check

29. Contact Your Careers Adviser
Andrea Davies