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.
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.
Education
Moving on from school
A guide for young people finishing school.
Post -16 education options
Your options for further and higher education as well as adult education courses in Devon.
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
A guide for parents and carers.
Next steps at 18
Some tips when you are moving from education to employment, additional training or higher education.
Work-related learning
Foundation apprenticeships
A new entry-level option, mixing study-based learning and practical, on-the-job experience.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships mix practical training in a real job with study for a nationally recognised qualification.
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
The help available when you are looking for a job.
Support to keep a job
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.