Work
and training
Some young people decide to take a job with training. Is it for
you? Are you thinking …
- I prefer to do more practical learning
- I know what I want to do and can start straight away
- I want to earn while I learn
- I have found out that training on the job is a good way of
getting started in my chosen career
Is getting training important?
Yes very few young people now take a job without training.
Employers want skilled and qualified workers and there are fewer
and fewer unskilled jobs available. What this means is that, if you
get a job without training you may find you struggle to get
promotion or to move on to a better job with another company.
What qualifications can I get?
You should aim to get a nationally recognised qualification such
as an NVQ and try to progress as much as you can. The better
qualified you are, the better your job prospects.
What options are available to me?
- Advanced Apprenticeships leading to NVQ Level 3
- Apprenticeships leading to NVQ Level 2
- Jobs with in-house company training or part-time study leading
to NVQ Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or equivalent
- Running your own business or joining a co-operative - not easy
options and ones that need a lot of research and planning.