Grow your career in the region of opportunity
Whether you’re 16 or older, there has never been so many choices to help you make the most of your future and kickstart your career. We are here to help guide you onto the right path.
We are committed to achieving world class careers education for young people; working closely with local Careers Hubs to provide support to schools and colleges.
It is essential that young people are able to access impartial & up-to-date information on the local economy and business landscape that surrounds them. This helps them make informed choices as they prepare to leave school-based education and move into further or higher education, employment or an apprenticeship.
Careers Education has changed dramatically over the past few years; last year 96% of students received at least one employer encounter enabling them to gain a greater understanding of the world of work.
Here are a few of the options available to you, no matter your age.
An Apprenticeship is a real job with a real employer, where the apprentice will work full-time while learning new skills and knowledge.
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The same as an Apprenticeship with added support for the apprentice and the employer if there are additional special needs required by the apprentice – either education or ability needs.
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Foundation Apprenticeships offer paid, practical experience and training for young people taking their first steps into the world of work. These flexible, short-term apprenticeships build job-ready skills, boost confidence and provide a direct route into employment, further training or higher apprenticeships.
Ages 16-21 (up to 24*)
Minimum 8 months
Real paid job
No GCSE resits
Off-the-job training
Sector-specific roles
Practical job skills
Finished school or college and not sure what’s next? Then a Foundation Apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you!
Earn a wage, gain practical experience, explore your career options, and build skills that employers value – all while shaping your future.
We’ve put together this handy infographic to help you kickstart your career with a Foundation Apprenticeship.
Supported Internships are a great opportunity to improve the life chances of young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND).
Work-based study
Increased health& wellbeing
Build self-esteem
A Levels usually focus on academic subjects and can improve your job prospects and give you a route to higher qualifications.
Recognised internationally
2-year course of study
Earn UCAS points
T-Levels are an employer-led alternative to A Levels designed to get students work ready.
Get work ready
Alternative to A Levels
Earn UCAS points
A Foundation Course will help you improve your skills in a wide range of subjects, preparing you for further study or employment.
Wide range of courses
Progression options
CV writing & interview tips
Skills Bootcamps give you a skills boost in courses of up to 16 weeks that finish with a job interview with an employer.
Accelerated technical skills
Fast track job interview
Quickly boost your skillset
Vocational Courses prepare you for a vocation – a practical skillset required in different types of jobs.
Focus on practical work
Progress to further study
Transferable skills
Learn in real situations
Adult and Community Learning provides courses designed to help you gain new skills for work.
Wide range of courses
Gain Qualifications
Improve your skills
All of the options above are available to you in Devon and Cornwall. Find a provider that suits you by searching our directory.
To get your career started you usually need a combination of experience and qualifications.
An Apprenticeship gives you both by combining on the job training with study (usually one day a week) meaning you can earn while you learn. With some Apprenticeships you can now study at Degree Level too, meaning you can get a degree, whilst earning and not racking up debt via tuition fees.
Browse the latest vacancies on our interactive map.
Everything you need to know.
Find out more about what you can achieve.
Supporting young people into work or further training
Explore providers in our region.
‘I got to work with experienced staff, take part in events, learn new things, and complete a qualification at the same time as having the best time.’
There are a multitude of Training Providers in Devon and Cornwall set up to provide skills training to adults. Options include Skills Bootcamps, Vocational Courses and Adult & Community Learning.
The courses are designed to help you get a job or gain new skills for work. Other courses offer opportunities to improve your health and mental wellbeing.
Take a look at the career options & progression routes available across a range of sectors, including construction, cyber, healthcare and hospitality. Click on a sector read more and to download our ‘Skills Elevator’ for each sector.
Want to know more about a particular sector or job role? Interested in seeing how your career could progress? Then take a look at our Skills Elevator graphics that allow you to see, read, and explore potential job roles and requirements at different levels within a sector.
We have used the Skills Elevator suite to highlight where to get support, study, or engage with different Training Providers, including Independent Providers, Colleges and Universities to explore opportunities or engage in learning or an Apprenticeship.
There are so many opportunities out there, take a look at Skills Elevator to look at how you could map your career path. Want to find out more about a specific sector or job role? Download one of our infographic PDFs below.
