Options at 16+
Turning 16 can leave you with some big decisions about your future and what to do when you leave school. 
The information below sets out just some of the places where you can get advice and guidance to help you make the decision which best suits you.
The careers library in your school is probably the best place to start. If your school has only limited information, the Direct Gov Young People| website has lots of information to help and support you.
Whether you have a clear idea of what your future holds or not, it's a really smart idea to get some careers guidance. Make the most of your Personal Adviser (with a careers specialism) - they may come up with a good idea for your future that you haven't even thought of! It's a good idea to make a note (before your meeting) of any thoughts you have, this form| created by Careers Gateway may help you with this. Again, check out Direct Gov Young people|, for details of lots of different jobs and how you get them.
Helpful websites
If you're still unsure of what you want to do, look at all the jobs/careers that you like the idea of or the subjects that you enjoy studying at school. We've put together a list of helpful websites so you can have a better look at what is available.
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Local further education and sixth form colleges