Work and Training

If you’re in Year 11, you may be feeling under pressure to make a decision about your future career - and you don’t know what you want.

The world of work is changing all the time. These changes are likely to speed up even more over the next 10 years, and they’ll affect you, whatever your choice of career.

Sixth form or college? University or job? There are lots of things you can do, and lots of choices you can make. One way to find out which might be right for you is to take a look at the BBC Aim Higher website, which aims to help you make the most of all the opportunities available to you.

You may find all the different qualifications on offer confusing. Here’s a guide to the main types – general, vocational and occupational.

There are techniques available that can help you get better results at school. And they can make learning more fun too.