What is the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign?

The #ProtectStudentChoice campaign is opposed to government proposals that will change the options available for students at post-16 study. This […]


Join The Campaign To #ProtectStudentChoice

Youth Employment UK is a partner to the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign and supports the call to protect Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ’s), […]


Inquiry Into The Impact of Vocational Qualifications on Young People’s Employability: Opening APPG Meeting

On 26th October 2021, the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) for Youth Employment held the first meeting regarding the latest […]


Academic vs Vocational Qualifications – What’s The Difference?

Academic qualifications are based on traditional classroom learning. Vocational (practical) qualifactions are often career-based. Which option is best for you? […]


Is An Apprenticeship Right For My Child? Parent Advice from Aspiration Training

Parents – do you know what an apprenticeship is and how it could benefit your child? These Apprenticeship FAQs from […]


What Are Your Vocational Options for Level 2 Study?

Looking for an alternative to academic qualifications at Level 2? You have a lot of vocational options that you can […]


Health and Social Care BTEC Learner Jonathan is going on to do a Paramedic Science Degree…

Jonathan is a BTEC National Health and Social Care student who’s been studying through the pandemic and is going on […]


From a BTEC in Animal Management to Working in a Zoo!

Animal Management BTEC graduate Holly-Marie has the joy of working in a zoo as well as running a nature centre’s […]


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The Argument for BTEC: Interview With A Media Makeup BTEC Graduate

Media Makeup BTEC graduate Marlena shares her experience of choosing a BTEC as a positive alternative to A-levels.  Interview by Youth […]


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What About Everybody Else? – My response to post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England

With new T-Levels on the way, Youth Ambassador Board Member Harvey Morton responds with the view that reducing young people’s […]


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How can a BTEC get you into a sports career? Meet Yvan Zahui, personal trainer.

Meet Yvan Zahui. His BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science motivated him to motivate others. Now he works as a […]


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VIDEO: How a BTEC in Art & Design helped Jasmine Welsh’s design career

Jasimine Welsh is a junior commercial marketing designer for Bauer Media. To get into this career, she studied a BTEC […]