What are you looking for

If you are 16-18 years old, live in Essex and are not in education, employment or training, an Employment and Skills Adviser can help you with your next steps.

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Decisions at 16+

Information on your options when you leave school or college
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The Essex County Council Employability and Skills team

The Employability and Skills Team at Essex County Council provides light-touch support to unemployed 16-18-year-olds who are ready to move into employment, education, or training.
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Email the Essex County Council Employability and Skills team

Email the team and an adviser will be in touch

Contact details for colleges and organisations offering apprenticeships and other training opportunities in your area

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Your Questions

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Apprenticeships

Find out apprenticeships. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to continue learning whilst working and earning a wage
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T-levels

T Levels are a brand new, 2-year qualification that will give you a head start towards the future you want
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Higher Education

Explore higher education, university, degrees, internships and taking a break
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Colleges, Universities and Training Providers

If you know you want to continue learning then take a look at training providers/universities/colleges in Essex. Our training provider showcase has details about study locations across the county

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Essex Industries

Take a look at Essex's top industries. These are the biggest industries in Essex and great career opportunities
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Career Directory

Use our careers directory to research different sectors, understand job roles and find out average salaries and everything you need to know about a career

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Inclusive Employment and Training

Inclusive employment and training explores the support available to help jobseekers to own, voice and champion their own employment goals
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Work Experience

This section answers your questions about work experience
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Decisions at 16+

This section explores decisions after finishing school, including information about further education, training, apprenticeships and work.

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Higher Education

Explore Higher education options - University, degree apprenticeships, internships and taking a break
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Employment Hub

For information on redundancy support, job seeking, self employment and more.
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Careers Directory

Look through our careers directory and explore the different careers
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