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 pathway you choose, you will need to achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English (this is equivalent to a Level 2 in Functional Skills Maths and English).
Financial support
You can get financial help, but the help you get is dependent on your individual circumstance.
- 16 – 19 Bursary Fund for young people who need financial support in order to stay in education or training.
- Child Benefit
- Money Helper
- Student Finance (for general student finance information)
Contact Us
Check www.youngcroydon.org.uk for a range of activities on offer for young people in Croydon.
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