Careers and education advice
Your school or college should provide impartial careers advice and we'd encourage you to talk to them.
Youth Futures - 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.
We can help with a wide range of opportunities for your next steps such as:
- applying for college or an apprenticeship
- looking for a job/work
- building your confidence and employability skills
We'll give you one to one support, helping you to understand your skills and find a way to achieve your career goals in a way that works for you.
Contact the Youth Futures Team
- Email: youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk
- Tel: 01772 531044
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 King's Trust: get support to find jobs, build confidence or start a business.
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