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The Teenage Years Work Related Learning Careers at College and in the Sixth Form Young Workers and Jobseekers Career Decisions Careers in Year 9 Careers in Year 11 Careers in Year 10 Additional Needs Careers at College and in Sixth Form Career choices, Example of a careers programme in a college or sixth form Career choices One of the main choices your teenager will have to make is either continuing in full-time education, going on to higher education (such as universities) or leaving for a job/training. There are many factors which will influence their decision including - their attitude to study, the job or career they have in mind, financial considerations and the state of the job market. Example of a careers programme in a college or sixth form   information and discussion on options available afterwards: further education, higher education, gap year, employment and work-based training/learning.   development of employability skills through work experience, part-time employment, volunteering and learning practical workplace skills.   self-presentation awareness (CVs, job hunting and interview techniques)   individual career and education planning interviews with a Connexions personal adviser   themed group and class sessions on a variety of careers and education topics   programme of visiting speakers from education, industry and the voluntary sector   visits to universities, colleges, employers and training organisations help from Connexions Somerset in finding an appropriate job or training placement   support in making applications to universities and colleges through UCAS, etc enabling access to key information sources through supply of literature, comprehensive library provision and web-based resources   enhanced support from Connexions upon receiving exam results. To view dates of College open evenings click here. Return to top of page Make text larger Make text smaller Text Only Display Disclaimer