Year 12/13 Options
Want to know what you can do after Year 12/13?
After Year 12 your main options are:
- Taking a further education (FE) course at school or college
- Starting a job or joining an Apprenticeship scheme
After Year 13 you may also be able to:
- Take a higher education (HE) course at a university or HE college
You can find out more if you:
Go online
Solihull Connexions Services
You can find out more by clicking on the link below.
- For advice on job hunting, CVs, application forms and interviews try the Getting a job pages.
The Local Area Prospectus
www.youchoose14-19.co.uk/
This new website features a database of courses for 14-19 year olds in the Birmingham and Solihull area. Click on Options to find out about school, college and work-based learning courses.
Use careers software
As a Solihull student you can access careers software programs Kudos Online and E-CLIPS through this website – just click here. You will need to ask your school or college for a code to log on to these programs.
- Kudos Online takes you through a series of questions to find out about your interests and skills and then matches you with suitable careers.
- E-CLIPS lets you view and print out leaflets on hundreds of different topics. Click on General information to find out about education, work and training or Job groups for information on different careers.
Get advice
- From school or college teachers – they will be able to support you with your options and give advice on higher education or other choices.
- From your Connexions Personal Adviser – they can help you with your careers ideas, as well as any personal worries or concerns you may have.
- From your parents or carers, family and friends - they know you better than anyone and can help you decide which courses or careers will suit you.