Jobs and careers
Careers
For general advice about careers and to talk to a careers adviser, try Direct Gov
Careersbox - gives you in-depth information about different types of careers from the people who do them.
Horses mouth - will link you to mentors going different types of jobs - the next best thing to a work placement.
Courses, training and apprenticeships
www.ucasprogress.com gives detail of all the different courses, schools, colleges and work based learning across London
If it's apprentieships you're after, this is the site for you: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Or, if you're unemployed and looking for traning or apprenticeships
University
To find out more about university, www.ucas.com
Part time jobs
We've compiled information about part time jobs for Wandsworth young people here: finding a part-time job
Central London Connexions
Central London Connexions provides information, advice and guidance on courses, careers, jobs and training opportunities for young people aged 13 -19 years (and up to 25 years for those with learning difficulties or disabilities).
Volunteering
If you're still not sure, why not try your skills at volunteering? Use the map on this link to find opportunities near you or try this site - www.volunteeringwandsworth.org.uk.
Work Experience
Find out if a job is all it's cracked up to be and if your aspirations match the job. Visit Direct Gov.