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  1. Managing money

    It pays to be a money expert! Whether you are a student, employee, apprentice or school leaver, you will benefit from improving your financial skills and knowledge. Rates of pay, National Minimum Wage rates, student finance, learner bursaries, taxes and benefits change each year, so you…
  2. Student Finance HE

    Make sure you find out about student finance before you go to university Students in higher education (HE) are charged up to £9,250 a year to study a course, so if you're thinking about HE make sure you find out about the help you can…
  3. Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships are jobs with training An apprenticeship is a job with training that is open to anyone aged 16 or over. If you know which industry you want to work in, and learn well in the workplace, the apprenticeship route could be a good choice…
  4. Money for learning 16-18

    If you are starting college or a sixth form course, there may be bursaries or other funds to help you Ask in your school or college about Learner Bursaries, travel concessions and other financial help. Schools and colleges have funds to help students who can’t…
  5. Student finance for full-time students

    Paying for studying a Higher Education (HE) course at a university or college The costs related to studying HE fall into two parts - tuition fees (study costs) and living or maintenance costs. The government provides funding to cover both these costs. The financial support…
  6. Finding job and apprenticeship vacancies

    Looking for a job or apprenticeship? Want to know where to search? Try looking at the suggestions below: Islington Council is one of the biggest employers in Islington and offers a huge range of jobs including apprenticeships. Take a look at Jobs and careers with Islington and…
  7. Need advice and help with career options?

    Your teachers and advisers in school can help Some schools and colleges have careers information and access to online careers websites. See also Planning your future. You can also contact: the Progress Team is a good place to start. You can meet an adviser at centres…
  8. Cover letters

    You will need to send a cover letter with any applications you make It should be well-presented to impress the employer.  You can also write to firms that you want to work for even if they are not advertising for staff. Many jobs each year…
  9. Apprenticeships and jobs

    Learning can be through an apprenticeship or further study The official school leaving date is the last Friday in June for Year 11s. You should not start a full-time job with training or an apprenticeship before this date. Apprenticeships are jobs with training, which use a…
  10. Vacancies and job search skills

    Land that job! It may take time to find – and land – the job for you, whether you are 16, 18 or older. Looking for a job can be a job in itself. It is important to keep trying, keep motivated, stay focused, organised, determined and confident. Finding, getting…
  11. Ways of working

    There are different ways to work Work doesn’t just mean having a paid 9 to 5 job. Work doesn’t have to be full-time, paid or permanent and you don’t even have to work for someone else. Your job could be: full-time or part-time permanent or…
  12. Part-time jobs at age 13-16

    Working in a part-time job at age 13-16 You can have a part-time paid or unpaid job as long as the type of work you do is suitable for a young person, will not interfere with your education and will not harm you. Your employer has to…
  13. Home and family

    Support for you and your family Most families have problems at some time. This can include a serious illness, a death, money problems, family members not getting on, or finding it difficult to talk about problems. All this can affect you in different ways and…
  14. Drugs, alcohol and addictions

    If drugs, alcohol or addictions are causing you, your family or friends a problem - there are people who can help you Islington Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS), offers one-to-one support and treatment for young people under 18 years old and living in Islington,…
  15. CV or Curriculum Vitae

    A good CV can get you an interview It should outline your career aims, education and work experience to date. The information on your CV will also help you to complete application forms. It will help to have it in front of you when ringing employers about…
  16. Career choices 18+

    At 18, after sixth form or college, your choices include: further study at college or university a job or apprenticeship, combining work and training a gap year, to earn money for university or get relevant work experience. Think about what career you want to do,…
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