Education, training and employment

Useful websites to show the options available for young people aged 16 and over for education, training and employment.
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Adult educationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23277/Adult-education
View the education options available through Gateshead Council for Adults, including apprenticeships, family learning and skills for life.
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Apply for a secondary school placehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23247/Apply-for-a-secondary-school-place
Guidance on school admission policies and how to apply for a secondary school.
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Apprenticeships with Gateshead Councilhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23272/Apprenticeships-with-Gateshead-Council
Gateshead Council offer a range of apprenticeships to help you learn a trade, get qualifications and gain valuable experience all while earning. They are open t...
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Become an apprenticehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23254/Become-an-apprentice
Find out how apprenticeships work, what you'll get from an apprenticeship and how to apply.
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Careers advice (13-19 years)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23250/Careers-advice-13-19-years
Get impartial careers advice if you're aged 13-19 from Gateshead's Careers Information, Advice and Guidance team.
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Careers advice from the BBChttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23253/Careers-advice-from-the-BBC
The BBC explain the world of work with advice from people who've found the right path for them. Explore careers and find your perfect job.
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Careers advice helplinehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23251/Careers-advice-helpline
Call the National Careers Service helpline for information and advice about jobs, careers and training if you're 13 or older.
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Check the performance of schoolshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23248/Check-the-performance-of-schools
Search for primary, secondary and special needs schools and colleges near you, and check their performance.
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Courses for 14-19 year oldshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23252/Courses-for-14-19-year-olds
Find out what courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area.
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Financial help for studentshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23280/Financial-help-for-students
Student finance advice from the government including loans, bursaries, grants, student finance and paying back loans.
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Find an apprenticeshiphttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23255/Find-an-apprenticeship
Search and apply for an apprenticeship in England.
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Further educationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23275/Further-education
Find out about further education options in Gateshead, including Gateshead College, they offer post 16 education, apprenticeships, adult courses and workforce d...
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Gateshead learning and skillshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23276/Gateshead-learning-and-skills
View the number of courses and webinars available at through Gateshead Learning and Skills
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Home education useful websiteshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23249/Home-education-useful-websites
Links to websites that parents may find useful when home educating their children.
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Improve your English and Mathshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23278/Improve-your-English-and-Maths
Find an English and Maths course or apply to complete a GCSE through a training facility or education centre. This is often free if you are over 16 and you have...
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The Prince's Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23279/The-Prince-s-Trust
The Prince's Trust are available to help 11- to 30-year-olds to gain workplace skills, find free courses, build their confidence and begin their careers.
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Traineeshipshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23273/Traineeships
A traineeship is designed to get you the job experience you need to start an apprenticeship. View gov.uk for information on traineeships and find out further in...
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UCAShttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23283/UCAS
Search for courses, university and colleges and apprenticeships. The website also features advice and events to help you choose your future career path.
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View local traineeshipshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23274/View-local-traineeships
Traineeships can last from six weeks up to one year, though most traineeships last for less than six months. See the latest vacancies in Gateshead.