Careers Information
Did you know that if you were born on or after 1 September 1997, you must stay in some form of education or training until your 18th birthday? You can do this in 1 of 3 ways
- Study full-time, e.g. at a school 6th form or college.
- Work and study for a qualification, e.g. take an Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
- Study part-time whilst you work for an employer, yourself or volunteer (for 20+ hours per week).
Whichever you choose, you will need to achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and / or English.
Financial support
Any help you can get depends on your individual circumstances. See the websites below for more information:
• At the school, college, university or training organisation you are at or have applied to.
• www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance for general student finance information.
• www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund support for young people who need some financial help to stay in education or training after age 16.
• www.gov.uk/child-benefit for details on when / how Child Benefit can be claimed.
Contact Us
Check www.youngcroydon.org.uk for a range of activities on offer for young people in Croydon.
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