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13. What to Do and When to Do It?

Use Help You Choose to research your options and search for courses
Find out about careers that interest you and check entry requirements
Contact colleges, sixth forms and training providers for information including a copy of their prospectus of post-16 courses
Talk to your careers co-ordinator or tutor about your plans and for help in deciding what to do
Go to open days at colleges and sixth forms you are interested in
From 1st October apply online for college or sixth forms using Help You Choose
If you're looking for a job or Apprenticeship in Norfolk, sign up for Jobmatching on Help You Choose
Register with the Apprenticeships website if you are interested in applying for an apprenticeship
Contact Armed Forces careers offices if you want to join the Army, Navy or Air Force

Apply to college or sixth form through Help You Choose if you haven't already done so
Prepare for any interviews you are asked to attend
Begin looking for jobs as bigger companies will start advertising
Revise your plans if your predicted grades change due to mock exams and other assessments
Start applying to training providers if you're looking for an Apprenticeship
Send off speculative applications to companies you are interested in working for
Contact colleges, sixth forms and training providers about the 16-19 Bursary Fund if you are worried about money

If you haven't yet made any plans ask your school's careers co-ordinator if you can see a Guidance Adviser
Keep applying for jobs, training and courses
Think about doing some voluntary work or work experience during the summer, or even seeing if you can get a summer job
Keep trying speculative applications