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If like many other 17 and 18 year olds you can’t wait to start working, then read on ...
Full-time work’s not the only option, so before you leave school or college make sure that you know what’s available locally and that you apply in plenty of time. The best opportunities go early!
Careers Wales' vacancy service
Remember that Careers Wales offers a free vacancy service so check Your Careers Companies pages to see what vacancies are available locally.
You could also call into your local careers centre.
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Skill Build
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This gives you the chance to try out different jobs, work on your key skills or job searching skills. It can lead to an NVQ level 1 or onto a Modern Apprenticeship or a job.
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Foundation Modern Apprenticeship |
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The chance to get qualified and earn!
Available in lots of routes, including sport & recreation, retail work, accountancy and engineering. Two years of training leads to an NVQ level 2. Mainly available to those under 18. |
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Modern Apprenticeship |
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The chance to get qualified and earn!
Take three to four years to complete. 3 - 4 GCSEs grade C or equivalent usually needed. Leads to an NVQ level 3. Can lead to a full-time job and the option of carrying on to HND, HNC or degree level. |
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Full-time work
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Did you know that some employers, mainly large companies, have their own training schemes. These can offer you good training and good career prospects.
Major employers, such as the public services (Health Service and Local Government) take on 18 year olds. Officer training in the Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy is another option. Finance, banking and the insurance industry have good schemes or there are trainee management schemes in retailing, hospitality, leisure and tourism.
You may be tempted to take a job with no training - especially if the pay is good. But think ahead, if you don’t get trained or qualified you could still be earning the same in five years. Training and qualifications can help you in the future.
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Starting your own business
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Want to be the next Richard Branson? Then consider setting up your own business. You will need to have a good idea and the drive and determination to succeed.
Organisations like the Prince's Trust & Shell Live Wire can offer you advice and support.
Get involved in activities at school like Young Enterprise to give you a taste of running your own business. |
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Voluntary work
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This is an option if you need to gain experience for your chosen career, haven’t found a suitable job or want to take some time out before staring work. You could look for a placement in this country or overseas, the choice is yours.
Voluntary work is a chance to do something worthwhile that looks good on your CV! |
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Time off for study
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If you’re 16 or 17 and have a job, but few or no qualifications, you now have the right to paid time off work to study or train.
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