School Leavers

Whether you're thinking about university, an apprenticeship, A Levels or T Levels, our careers advice hub will be your trusted companion along the way.

Apprenticeships for boys: What you need to know

Careermap has a wide range of Apprenticeships for boys. If you’re looking for a hands-on route to learning instead of full time study, then an apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you.

UCAS Adjustment 2024 | What You Need to Know

UCAS have confirmed that Adjustment will be not available from 2024 onwards. Students who would like to change universities are able to decline their offer using the ‘Decline My Place’ option on UCAS.

UCAS Deferred Entry: Get in the Know

We’re here to give you the lowdown on everything you need to take into account when deciding whether to take the UCAS deferred entry route.

Quirky Facts about Apprenticeships

The Careermap team have been looking for some apprentice-related trivia. After a good bit of digging around, we’ve come up with some quirky facts about apprenticeships.

What is an Apprenticeship training provider?

An Apprenticeship training provider is made up of three main types – further education colleges, independent training providers and employers that offer their own Apprenticeship training programme.

Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3)

Advanced apprenticeships are also known as level 3 apprenticeships or A Level apprenticeships. They are a viable alternative to full-time education and many school and college leavers choose this as a route to gaining qualifications and work experience.

Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2)

Intermediate apprenticeships are also known as Level 2 apprenticeships and they are a great route for school leavers looking to get into the world of work.