1. WHAT NEXT?

2. PLANNING YOUR FUTURE

3. CONTEXT Recession Public spending cuts and fewer job opportunities Higher Education (HE) changes Higher tuition fees - bigger student debt Half of UK universities think it has become more difficult to convince young people of the benefits of HE

4. CONTEXT Government keen to encourage apprenticeships and internships Increasing Level 3 and 4 apprenticeship opportunities Apprenticeship vacancies not keeping pace with demand Increased opportunities for higher skilled work, fewer opportunities for unskilled work

5. CONTEXT Employers and universities want people to have employability skills and relevant experience Government wants to see Work Experience in Post 16 Record levels of youth unemployment (16-24 year-olds)

6. THE UNIVERSITY PROBLEM

7. CHOICES AT 18 Employment with training Course at college or in the Post 16 Centre Apprenticeship Internship Self-employment Gap Year University (UK or other)

8. IMPROVING YOUR CHANCES ( OF GETTING WHAT YOU WANT ) Get good results Develop (and provide evidence of) a wide range of relevant skills Get relevant work experience Do effective research into progression routes Make use of the help available Make a (detailed, realistic and coherent) plan Have a PLAN B

9. INFORMATION ONLINE www.kingswoodpartnership.org.uk

10. INFORMATION ONLINE

12. THINGS TO DO Research into future possibilities Organise relevant work experience Write a personal statement Update your CV (or start a new one) Ask for help (if you need to)

13. WHAT NEXT? Get a copy of the WHAT NEXT? booklet from your teacher Complete the qualities, skills and interests self-assessments Think about what you would really like to do and aim high Get organised!

14. BE AMBITIOUS!