Choose to earn and learn
Apprenticeships and Traineeships are an excellent way of gaining workplace experience and a qualification at the same time.
During a Traineeship (sometimes known as a pre-Apprenticeship) you will work towards getting your English and Maths, whilst preparing for an Apprenticeship. Although you don’t get paid a salary, you may get your travel paid for.
www.gov.uk/find-traineeship has more information.
As an Apprentice, you do earn whilst you learn (wages do vary). Search www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide to find out more about Apprenticeships.
To search for Apprenticeship vacancies:
• www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
• www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
• www.croydonworks.co.uk/apprenticeships
• www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
If registered with Job Centre Plus, a Work Coach will let you know which benefits you are entitled to and will help you find a job (with training). www.find-your-nearest-jobcentre.dwp.gov.uk or ring 0345 604 3719
If you want to start your own business, the following websites may be of interest
The Princes Trust
A charity that support budding young entrepreneurs.
www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business
Shell UK
Shell LiveWIRE is one of Shell’s (the British-Dutch oil and gas company) Social Investment Programmes (investment in the community). Shell LiveWIRE is aimed at young people up to the age of 30 who are starting their own business. www.shell-livewire.org