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As a young person, different routes to training are open to you. Each is designed to meet the particular needs and abilities of young people.

Connexions can provide advice and guidance on a range of different training opportunities to suit each individual.

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At your Local Connexions Centre you can make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser who can give you advice and guidance on this subject and many more. You can also contact us online to ask a question and receive a reply. To contact us online CLICK HERE.

If you are aged 16 - 24 an Apprenticeship might be ideal! Visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk to find out more or speak to your Personal Adviser.

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North East Coursefinder lets you search through 35,000 courses that are available in the North East. You can discuss any courses of interest with your Personal Adviser. Course finder is FREE so click here now to make a search.

HotCourses contains courses from all over the UK, although you can specify your search criteria to only find courses in the North East. Any course that interest you should be discussed with your Personal Adviser. Hotcourses is FREE so click here now to make a search.

City & Guilds is regarded by employers as one of the most respected providers of vocational qualifications. They offer 500 different courses at all levels in everything from agriculture, plumbing and IT to engineering, childcare and sports. Visit their website at www.therealyou.org.uk or www.city-and-guilds.co.uk.

Child care: Have your child care costs paid while you train!

Care to Learn: If you are a young parent aged under 20 and you start learning - you could get help with your childcare costs up to £155 per week. You can be attending a full or part time course at a college or training centre. To find out more information make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Centre. You can also ring 0845 600 2809 Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm or visit the Care to Learn website at www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn/.

FREE LEAFLET: You can download a really useful leaflet in PDF format that gives more details about Care to Learn. Download it HERE (344Kb).

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