2. What reason did each character have to avoid Higher Education?
Lucy
Shaun
Zach

3. What other obstacles might you face for getting into Higher Education?

4. Your friends are doing something different
Gender
Won’t get the grades
Your friends are doing something different
Health problems
Money
School doesn’t offer the course or subject
You’re not the “right” sort of person
You’re a carer
First in family
You live in a rural area
Your parents want you to do something different
Not sure how to reach your goal

5. How would you overcome these obstacles?

7. How could you develop your strengths to be more like this person?
Who inspires you?
On your sheet, pick someone who does a job you would like and list their qualities
How could you develop your strengths to be more like this person?
Sheet 1

9. What skills and opportunities does Higher Education give you?

10. Better career prospects Higher salary Communication
Specialist knowledge
Problem-solving
Time management
Resilience
Independence
Essay and report writing
Team work
Research
Opportunity to travel
Presentation
Cooking, cleaning, travelling for yourself
Work experience

12. Do you know your pathway options?
Sheet 2

13. 4+ 3 2 Foundation Degree Degree BTEC A Level BTEC GCSE Level 2
Career/job
Foundation Degree
Higher/Degree Apprenticeship 4+
Degree
BTEC
Extended Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeship 3
A Level 2
BTEC
Level 2
Intermediate Apprenticeship
GCSE
ACADEMIC
VOCATIONAL
WORK BASED

14. 4+ 3 2 Foundation Degree Degree
Career/job
Study theory and gain knowledge at school, college or University
Foundation Degree
Higher/Degree Apprenticeship 4+
Degree
BTEC
Extended Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeship 3
A Level
Intermediate Apprenticeship 2
BTEC
Level 2
GCSE
ACADEMIC
VOCATIONAL
WORK BASED

15. 4+ 3 2 Foundation Degree Degree BTEC A Level BTEC GCSE Level 2
Career/job
Combination of learning in the classroom at College, University or School and develop skills through placements and projects
Foundation Degree
Higher/Degree Apprenticeship 4+
Degree
BTEC
Extended Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeship 3
A Level
Intermediate Apprenticeship 2
BTEC
Level 2
GCSE
ACADEMIC
VOCATIONAL
WORK BASED

16. 4+ 3 2 Foundation Degree Degree Full time work
Career/job
Full time work
alongside part-time study at College or University
Foundation Degree
Higher/Degree Apprenticeship 4+
Degree
BTEC
Extended Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeship 3
A Level
Intermediate Apprenticeship 2
BTEC
Level 2
GCSE
ACADEMIC
VOCATIONAL
WORK BASED

17. What jobs and subjects would be best suited to each pathway?
Solicitor
Maths
Civil Engineer
Vet
Music Producer
Chef
Hairdresser
Social Work
Physiotherapist
Teacher
Art
History
Geography
Author
Economics
Carpenter
English
Graphic Designer
Computer Science
Pharmacist
Film Director
French
Sports Coach
Nurse
Media
Architect
Sheet 3

18. What pathway would you pick?
Sheet 4

19. Where can I find out more information?
Careerpilot is a key resource that supports the WON.