{"id":2580,"date":"2024-01-30T16:59:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T16:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/education-careers-and-qualifications\/for-adults\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T09:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T08:39:49","slug":"for-adults","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/education-careers-and-qualifications\/for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Education, careers and qualifications for adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What qualifications can I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a wide range of training options available to adults to gain qualifications from Level 1(Essential Skills) to Level 9 (Doctorate). Training providers can offer advice as to what level you would be able to start at, the cost (if applicable) of the course and funding options. For a breakdown of qualifications and levels see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/learning-and-careers\/education-career-and-qualification-guide\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">Qualifications guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In additional to courses are available to help you gain experience or improve skills without achieving a formal qualification, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/adults\/adult-learning\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"38\">adult learning<\/a> page can help you find more information on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I work and train at the same time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Alongside accredited qualifications there are shorter, modular learning courses (often fully funded). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also apprenticeships where you are released by your employer to learn and supported internships supporting individuals with additional needs in the workplace. Some of the learning in work options in Devon available are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/education-and-families\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/preparing-for-employment\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supported internship (ages 16 \u2013 24)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apprenticeship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.train4tomorrow.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Train for Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skillslaunchpad.org.uk\/core-sector-digital-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Series &#8211; Digital Workplace Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I want to find out more about careers and the qualifications they need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Careers Service<\/a>&nbsp;provides career information, advice and guidance. Including career profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there any help available if I don\u2019t have any qualifications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can access support through Learn Devon, and other Devon-based adult learning providers.<br><br>We sometimes have projects that may be suitable for those with no or few qualifications. Please visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/case-studies-template\/case-studies-projects-template\/\">project page&nbsp;<\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I study in Devon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the places that adults can study through include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/adults\/adult-learning\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"38\">Adult learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingprovider.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trainingprovider.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Training providers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/adults\/adult-learning\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/adults\/adult-learning\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I work for myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, here are some resources that may help you on your way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/working-for-yourself\" rel=\"noopener\">Working for yourself<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heart of the South West Growth Hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sse.org\/courses\/devon-social-entrepreneurs-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devon Social Entrepreneurs Programme<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devoncommunities.org.uk\/enterprise-and-business-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devon Communities Together \u2013 Enterprise and Business Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businessinfopoint.co.uk\/projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Information Point<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devonworkhubs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devon Work Hubs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/fundingnews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funding News<\/a>&nbsp;(Information may include grants available for businesses and start-ups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterinnovation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Exeter Innovation Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What qualifications can I do? 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