School Leavers

You don't always have to go to college to learn new skills after you leave school. For example, if you don't fancy doing A-levels, there are loads of schemes that let you learn new skills while you work. These include things like Modern Apprenticeships, where you get an NVQ after learning on the job.

Entry to Employment (otherwise known as e2e). This scheme is designed to suit your needs and you might be entitled to get a minimum £40 per week while you're training.

There are qualifications for almost any job you can think of – everything from accountants to hairdressers. The good news is that the internet can help you find the perfect learning course for you.

Connexions Direct – LearningThere are different ways of learning. This site explains what all these mean and how you can decide what is best for you.

Real Work, Real Pay – Modern Apprenticeships
Get on-the-job training, study for a nationally recognised qualification and earn money - all at the same time. Find out what an Apprenticeship can do for you.

need2know – Work based learning
Ever wanted to learn new skills but been put off by the fact that you'd have to give up work? There's a range of schemes that can help you learn while you earn.

Education Maintenance Allowance
If you're worried about being short of cash if you carry on studying in England, think again: EMA may be the answer.

Youth Information – Training schemes
Information on the variety of schemes available ranging from YT to European Commission training schemes.

Connexions Direct – Courses Database
Search for courses all over the country, with a little help from the learndirect national course database. You'll be spoilt for choice with over 500,000 courses to choose from nationwide.

Education and Work Based Learning
Work-based learning enables you to learn on the job so you'll be earning a wage, gaining work-rela