Careers Advice for Parents

What does your child need to know in terms of education, training, and work?

As a parent you are expected to have all the answers, but in a constantly evolving world it can be a struggle to keep up with the latest options out there. Are apprenticeships right for your child? Should they be considering BTECs or T levels? And how can you guide your child to make choices at GCSE and A Level that will set them up for a brighter future?

Here at Youth Employment UK we provide expert careers advice for parents who want to help their child understand and explore their next steps.

Whatever you need, we’re here to help you help your child in thinking about their career and future options.

Careers talk: Help your child get informed and get involved...

Help your child sign up for free Young Professional training from home…
Help your child discover careers and Youth Friendly Employers
Help your child learn more about apprenticeships and training

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Additional parent resources

Talk to the youth employment experts... info@youthemployment.org.uk