Post-18 options

Helping your students choose the best pathway for them.

We’ve brought together information on all the options for young people post-18, so you can help your students find out about the full range of opportunities available to them.

Watch our handy overview video and explore the links below to find out more about the different pathways available and then check out the links below for more information on each of the opportunities.


Technical education pathways

Apprenticeships

Find out more about this ‘learn while you earn’ option, hear from learners and employers about their experiences and where to find apprenticeship opportunities.

Traineeships

Find out more about traineeships and their benefits to young people who are already motivated to move into work but lack experience.

Higher level apprenticeships

Resources and case studies to help young people find out more about higher level apprenticeships.

Higher technical qualifications

Higher Technical Qualifications are based on the same employer designed standards as apprenticeships, but are largely classroom based


Other pathways

University

Find out more about university.

Employment

Find out more about employment.

Gap year

Find out more about taking a gap year.

School leaver programme

Find out more about a school leaver programme.