Education, training and employment ================================== Education, training and employment ================================== All young people need to stay in education or training until they are 18. There are lots of options – what path you choose may depend on the kind of work you’d like to do if the future, or what you’re interested in learning about. Devon Vocational Profile ------------------------ A vocational profile is a document to help you plan what work you would like to do in the future. You can start working on your profile anytime. When you’re in year 8 or 9 is a good time to start, but you can still start one even if you’ve now left school. [Devon Vocational Profile](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/devon-vocational-profile/) 13-19+ learning and employment routes ------------------------------------- There are lots of routes you can take after full-time education. Find out more about what these options are, and what’s involved in each. [Learning and employment options](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/13-19-learning-and-employment-routes/) Education --------- - ### [Moving on from school](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/moving-on-from-school-a-guide-for-young-people-finishing-school/) A guide for young people finishing school. - ### [Post -16 education options](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/post-16-education-for-young-people-with-send/) Your options for further and higher education as well as adult education courses in Devon. - ### [The support you should expect at post-16](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/the-support-you-should-expect-at-post-16/) The support that post-16 settings should be able to provide for young people with SEND. - ### [Visiting a post-16 setting](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/visiting-a-post-16-setting-a-guide/) A guide for parents and carers. - ### [Next steps at 18](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/next-steps-at-18-moving-from-education-to-employment-additional-training-or-higher-education/) Some tips when you are moving from education to employment, additional training or higher education. Work-related learning --------------------- - ### [Foundation apprenticeships](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/foundation-apprenticeships/) A new entry-level option, mixing study-based learning and practical, on-the-job experience. - ### [Apprenticeships](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/apprenticeships/) Apprenticeships mix practical training in a real job with study for a nationally recognised qualification. - ### [Supported internships](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/supported-internships/) Work placements where you learn on the job, with support from a job coach. You’ll also complete a college course alongside your work experience. Employment support ------------------ - ### [Preparing for employment](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/preparing-for-employment/) The help available when you are looking for a job. - ### [Support to keep a job](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years/education-and-employment/support-in-work/) The support available once you are employed. Brighter Futures Strategy ------------------------- Our Brighter Futures Strategy for 2025 to 2030 sets out our approach to supporting young people into education, employment, or training across Devon. [Find out more about the strategy](https://devoncc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PublicDocs/Economy/IQAONi2o3jh7S5MLPwbDzdz1AVfJjmW0-7nhEwnelc6LlWk?e=Qcy5oJ)