12-16 year olds

Whether you’re thinking about what GCSE choices to make, wanting to know how to enter a specific career, or what to do after school, this section points you to information and resources to help you make those decisions.

Future Morph’s My Future Finder offers advice for 11 – 14 year olds who are interested in science, maths or technology. Its section for 14 -16 year olds offers advice and case studies of young people working in these areas.

There is loads of information on the internet to help you decide  - we point to a couple


But you will find information available on most subjects.

For advice on what subjects take at GCSEs look at Connexions which will help you choose your subjects. Teen ToDay and the Student Room have useful information and discussions on how to reach a decision. Also worth looking at DirectGov. This site also explains the alternative qualification you might want to consider.

Profession Finder offers information direct from professional bodies on qualifications and routes into professional jobs. This will help inform your exam subject choices. Our Sector Summaries provide information on what it is like to work as ... - the choice is yours. Hear directly from young people working in specific professions in our Career Videos.

If further education is not for you then check out our Post 16 pages for information, advice and guidance for school leavers on how to get a career in the professions without going through college or university. There you will find information on apprenticeships and work.

Work placements and internships are a great way to get a taster of a career in the professions so you can see what it’s like first hand. We have loads of pointers and resources about how to get a placement and what you can expect from it.

What about the vocational or practical education route? Edge is an independent education foundation, dedicated to raising the stature of practical and vocational learning. They provide a very useful Know Your Options resource covering courses, careers and other areas. Use it to check out the alternative routes into a professional career.