Choose to earn and learn
Apprenticeships and Traineeships are an excellent way of gaining workplace experience and a qualification at the same time.
A Traineeships is sometimes known as a pre-Apprenticeship. You will work towards getting or improving your English & Maths, gain knowledge about employability skills and also have some work experience (you might not get paid for this, but you might get your food and / or travel paid for). A Traineeship prepares you for an Apprenticeship, find out more about them here.
As an Apprentice, you do earn whilst you learn (wages do vary). Search www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide to find out more about Apprenticeships.
Here are some more websites you can use to search for Apprenticeships:
• www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
• www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
• www.croydonworks.co.uk/apprenticeships
• www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
If you are registered with Job Centre Plus (JCP), your Work Coach will let you know which benefits you are entitled to and they will also help you find a job (with training). Find your nearest job centre here or call 0345 604 3719
If you want to start your own business, the following websites may be of interest