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.
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.