Information on your options when you leave school or college
The Employability and Skills Team at Essex County Council provides light-touch support to unemployed 16-18-year-olds who are ready to move into employment, education, or training.
Email the team and an adviser will be in touch
Flexible, bespoke programmes designed for those with a recognised learning difficulty or disability
Find out apprenticeships. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to continue learning whilst working and earning a wage
T Levels are a brand new, 2-year qualification that will give you a head start towards the future you want
Explore higher education, university, degrees, internships and taking a break
If you know you want to continue learning then take a look at training providers/universities/colleges in Essex. Our training provider showcase has details about study locations across the county
Take a look at Essex's top industries. These are the biggest industries in Essex and great career opportunities
Use our careers directory to research different sectors, understand job roles and find out average salaries and everything you need to know about a career
Inclusive employment and training explores the support available to help jobseekers to own, voice and champion their own employment goals
This section answers your questions about work experience
This section explores decisions after finishing school, including information about further education, training, apprenticeships and work.
Explore Higher education options - University, degree apprenticeships, internships and taking a break
For information on redundancy support, job seeking, self employment and more.
Look through our careers directory and explore the different careers
Find out everything you need to know about apprenticeships! Your questions answered and links to services who can help you with an apprenticeship.
