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Where did Year 11 leavers go last year?

This is what Year 11 students in Northumberland chose in 2007. The chart shows that more than three quarters remained in learning (in full-time education and work based learning).

Options at 16  

1. Full-time study - at 6th form or college.
There is a large range of one and two year courses to choose from; some will be in subjects like the ones you have studied at GCSE, others will relate more to jobs, e.g. in social care, hairdressing, ICT or engineering.

2. Apprenticeships - a combination of a work placement or job with training leading to NVQs.

3. Job without training - usually routine jobs with limited prospects. If you take a job like this, you may be entitled to time for study or training - ask your Personal Adviser.

The pie chart shows that:

75.2% of young people stayed in full-time education.
2.8% entered work based learning.
10.5% entered full-time employment.
6.9% were not in education, employment or training.
1.9% were taking part in voluntary and part-time activities.
2.8% had left the area or were unknown to Connexions.