Skills for Life - Get the Jump

Age 14-19? Get the jump on the right education and training choice for you. 

Taking your next step in life can be daunting. If you’re aged 14-19, the new ‘Get the Jump’ - Skills for Life pages on the National Careers Service website can help take the stress out of making your next move.

It breaks down the training and education choices that are out there for you, all in one place.

Learn more about T Levels, which mix classroom and on-the-job training so you can get a feel of a workplace. Or an Apprenticeship, so you can earn and learn at the same time. Or there are Higher Technical Qualifications which are teaching all the new skills that employers are looking for.

The National Careers Service website even includes job profiles to help you discover what different jobs involve. Get the Jump on your choices and you’ll be clued up on everything you need to know to take your next step.

Get the low-down on your education, skills and training choices at gov.uk/get-the-jump