Flying high with your future - further education

• real work experience
• just for young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) so work place will be aware of inclusivity
• minimum of 26 weeks on work placement
• useful experience to add to CV

• some professional qualifications gained sooner
• free training and studies
• paid National Minimum Wage whilst on apprenticeship
• focus on training for a specific job
• can gain degree through scheme
• can study degree after scheme

• some professions require A-levels or a degree
• gives maximum career flexibility
• can work part-time
• emphasis is on education, learning and/or specific career
• ability to network with peers
• can gain work experience in longer holidays

• specialist bespoke learning

• unpaid
• 12 months commitment
• no guarantee of a job

• not available with all professions
• limited networking opportunity
• working while studying can be challenging
• can limit career path
• no job guarantees afterwards
• may have to compete with graduates for jobs

• requires certain level of GCSE qualification
• qualifying for some professions takes a long time
• student finances
• no guarantee of a job afterwards

• very specific criteria for gaining a place, this includes having an EHCP

Out of county providers