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I’m currently a term into the start of my a-levels, I have tried 2 different colleges and disliked them both, and don’t think college is for me, is there any alternatives that could offer me a good chance a getting a job/experience in the future without A levels eg an apprenticeship
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Original post by Foyzy
I’m currently a term into the start of my a-levels, I have tried 2 different colleges and disliked them both, and don’t think college is for me, is there any alternatives that could offer me a good chance a getting a job/experience in the future without A levels eg an apprenticeship


Apprenticeships can be highly variable. Look for an organised scheme and good training, preferably with a qualification.
You should also check with college and ask about available courses. If you arent suited to A levels or BTEC then how about a City and Guilds where you learn a trade? That could get you a decent job and career. plumber, bricklayer, electrician etc.

As for getting an apprenticeship then you dont seem to have any choice but some form of education. You can try homeschooling, but you dont seem too keen to study.

You can try voluntary work for experience, but you will still need to carry on some form of education and training.

Go to careers or see if you can get any of these books or they will have similar for you to read. Try and get ones aimed at your age group. If you cant find then just get second hand from Amazon.

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/contact-us/home

https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Rocks-World-Jenny-Mullins/dp/1492153281/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542391372&sr=8-1&keywords=what+rocks+your+world

https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-You-Are-Personality-Completely/dp/031623673X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1542391481&sr=1-1&keywords=do+what+you+are

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