Onward Journey
It's never too early to think about what you want to do once you've turned 16. Remember you need to be in education or training until you're 18! Luckily, there are so many options these days, from further education study, including vocational and academic courses, Alternatives, like the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, apprenticeships and traineeships.
On this page you will find links to websites and organisations, set up to offer, and support you with options for your Onward Journey.
Let's start with our own Barnet Post 16 Team
Click on the link below to see what the Post 16 Team can offer via the Barnet Council website
If you are between 17 and 24 years old and looking for work or training, we can offer you careers advice and guidance.
We can help you improve your chances of finding the right job for you.
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills/under-24-and-looking-job
Apprenticeships and Traineeships:
A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months.
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
You can find information on apprenticeships and traineeships, from the .Gov website:
https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice
https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
If you're still not sure about what career path to choose take a look through these websites:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers
https://www.gov.uk/career-skills-and-training
As well as being an alternative to formal qualifications the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme can also be a useful tool for gaining positive experiences, adding to your CV or UCAS application. You can find information on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme on their official website:
DofE - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award:
You can also find information on how to get involved with the DofE through the Barnet Youth Team or
0-19 Early Help Team: Barnet 0-19 Early Help Service - DOFE - DOFE (barnetyouth.uk)
www.dofe.org : All info regarding DofE
www.barnetyouth.uk :All term time and holiday programmes advertised here
Barnet 0-19 Early Help Service - DOFE - DOFE (barnetyouth.uk) :DofE Borough Info
www.barnetyouth.uk : All term time and holiday programmes advertised here
Princes Trust: https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Confidence, courses, careers | The Prince's Trust (princes-trust.org.uk)
Whether you want to work on your confidence, gain essential skills for work or start a business, The Prince’s Trust is here to support you.
We offer courses, enterprise initiatives, mentoring opportunities, and much more for 16- to 30-year-olds across the UK.
Sign up to receive in-person and online support, benefit from one-to-one mentoring and meet like-minded people. And all for free.