Services in career choices (15)

  1. Activities for primary schools

    World of Work activities for primary schools The World of Work programme offers a range of careers activities in partnership with a number of employer partners, all free for schools and community groups working with Islington young people to book. Our careers activities support primary schools…
  2. Activities for secondary schools

    World of Work activities for secondary schools The World of Work programme offers a range of careers activities in partnership with a number of employer partners, all free for schools and community groups working with Islington young people to book. Our careers activities support schools achieving…
  3. Applications to university

    Applying for higher education (HE) courses Applications for most HE courses are made through the Universities and College Admissions Service UCAS. For most courses, you need to apply between 1 September and 31 January. There are exceptions to this, applications to: Oxford and Cambridge must be submitted by 16 October dentistry,…
  4. Career choices 13-14

    Choosing subjects and courses in Year 8 or Year 9 In Year 8 or Year 9 you will have to pick some of the subjects you will be studying up to Year 11, this is often called 'choosing your options'. This is the first decision…
  5. 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,…
  6. Career choices at 16

    You need to stay in learning until at least your 18th birthday If you are in Year 11, you must stay in some kind of education or training until at least your 18th birthday. This means if you leave full-time learning, you must take a…
  7. Choosing subjects and courses at 13-14

    The subjects you choose will lead to qualifications such as GCSE, Cambridge Nationals or BTECs You will choose your GCSE subjects in Year 8 or Year 9. Your school will give you a booklet listing all your choices or options. Find out as much as you can…
  8. Gap years

    Taking a year out You need to think about how taking a gap year will affect your future plans. A well thought out and planned gap year can look good on your CV and help you develop useful skills. Gap years may involve: paid employment…
  9. London Youth Labour Market Summary March 2024

    London economy The forecast in 2023 is for more London jobs (3.5% in annual terms), with numbers predicted to fall in 2024 (0.1%) before moving to a longer-term average in 2025 (1.1%).  Employment There are some differences in employment between London and the rest of…
  10. Money to help full-time students

    Check out the range of help below Family benefits – make sure your family is aware of all the benefits they can claim such as Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit or call these helplines: Child Benefit - 0300 200 3100/textphone 0300 200 3103 Child Tax…
  11. Planning your future and useful career websites

    These career websites can help when planning your future Websites about jobs and how to get into them: National Careers Service - free database of job profiles from the National Careers Service. Go to ‘Explore Careers’ and then ‘Search Job Profiles’. Success at School -…
  12. Staying in learning

    If you are in Year 11, you must stay in some kind of education or training until at least your 18th birthday. This means if you leave full-time learning, you must take a job with training or an apprenticeship. You can read more about staying…
  13. STEM activities for primary schools

    Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below.  To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…
  14. STEM activities for secondary schools

    Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below.  To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…
  15. 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…
  16. Study abroad

    Studying higher education (HE) abroad There are many reasons why you might want to consider studying part or all of your degree in another country. It will look good on your CV and will be particularly useful if you apply for jobs with companies that…
  17. University and Higher Education

    Higher Education (HE) Higher education (HE) is education for people aged 18 or over, who have successfully completed a level 3 qualification, such as A levels or level 3 BTECs. Higher education courses are offered by universities as well as many other institutions and lead…
  18. What to study at uni and where to go?

    Where to look for information about university courses You can search university courses on the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) website, which has links to most institutions of higher education and the courses they offer. Applications to most courses are made online from the…
  19. World of Work

    World of Work - Free experiences of workplaces for young people in Islington Islington is a borough that is rich with opportunity, offering some of the best jobs in the world on our doorstep across virtually all sectors. The world of work is changing rapidly,…
  20. World of Work resources for primary schools

    Resources for primary schools We have selected some of the best resources to support you on your career journey. These can be used independently by young people or by schools or community groups as part of a lesson. If you need support in finding a specific…
  21. World of Work video resources

    Take a look at the videos in this section If you need support in finding a specific resource or creating your own, please email WorldofWork@Islington.gov.uk and we will do our best to help you. This section is currently under construction.
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