Careers advice for young people

Your school or college should provide impartial careers advice and we'd encourage you to talk to them.

Support for 16 to 18 year olds not in education, employment or training 

If you need help or want to chat with someone else, the Youth Futures Team is here for you.

If you're aged 16 to 18 and not in education, employment or training we can help you with careers and education advice and guidance.

Contact the Youth Futures Team

Email us on youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk

Other information and advice

Here are some great resources to explore:

Careerpilot: explore future job roles, careers and sectors as well as education and training options like A Levels, T Levels and Apprenticeships.

BBC Bitesize: find information on different education options, future careers and the world of work. Get advice from experts and young people who've taken different paths after school.

The Uni Guide: search for courses and profiles, match your predicted grades to entry requirements and get tips and advice about university.

UCAS: get career ideas and help with your post-16 choices and university applications. Take careers quizzes, explore finance options and take virtual tours of university campuses.

Not Going to Uni: discover alternatives to university degrees.

Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub's Escalate: find local projects that support people over 16 into work, including mentoring, CV writing tips and help applying for jobs or training.

National Careers Service: offers impartial careers advice for anyone aged 13 and over. Take a skills test to see what you're good at, explore careers or chat to an adviser.

The Prince's Trust: get support to find jobs, build confidence or start a business.

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