Working part-time or volunteering while you are still in education is a great way to build skills and experience. Find out what is available to young people in West Yorkshire, plus the rules on working under 18.
Remember, all young people under 18 must continue in learning or training that leads to an accreditation until their 18th birthday. This is a part of the Raising of Participation Age laws implemented in 2016.
The training can be part of your job or can be completed at college, but it must be at least 280 tutor led hours or 1 day a week over a year. This can be evening or distance learning.
Whilst in education, you can still have a job or volunteer to gain valuable skills and experience and once you turn 18 you can work full time.
We know it can be hard to work out what to do next after leaving education.
We have worked with employers to create a set of resources designed to inspire, inform and empower you to take your next steps, whatever they might be.
Our toolkit can help you identify your skills, write a CV, prepare for an interview and more.
