
Do you fancy doing something different?
Gap Year?
Do you fancy doing something different? During your gap year you could:
Work in Britain
Work abroad
Volunteer – either in this country or abroad
All of these options can provide you with work experience to help you make decisions about possible future careers and courses. They will also help you build a fuller CV that all future employers will read.
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There are many useful publications about what to do during your gap year. Below are a few -
The Gap Year Guidebook
Your Gap Year
International Voluntary Work
Apprenticeships
What’s an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a genuine job and under all circumstances an apprentice will be employed from day one.
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
An apprentice will:
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work alongside experienced staff
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gain job-specific skills
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earn a wage and get holiday pay
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be given time for study related to their role (the equivalent of one day a week)
A Parent's guide to Apprenticeships can be found here
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You can find out more and search for apprenticeships using the following sites:
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