Islington Council
Leaving School
Options Available to School Leavers
Before you actually leave school you should consider all the options open to
you. Your first port of call could be the Young Person's Gateway. But if
you've left school or college and further education is not an option for you,
what next?
There are a number of business-based training organisations in and around the
borough that can help you get that first step on the career ladder.
Islington’s Listen Up site has details of careers services in Islington, a
list of frequently asked questions and information on training and work
placements in Islington. The Directgov website also has useful information on
your choices at 16, skills for work and Apprenticeships, and you can search
for information on jobs, training and careers.
Job Centres, run by the employment services, also have details of local
vacancies. For more information visit: www.employmentservice.gov.uk.
If you have trouble getting a job after leaving school or college, you may be
able to claim benefits or income support.
Islington Council is one of the biggest employers in the borough and has new
job opportunities every week. To view the latest job opportunities click on
the link below.
Job Centres, run by the employment services, also has details of local
vacancies. For more information visit:
www.employmentservice.gov.uk.
If you have trouble getting a job after leaving school or college, you may be
able to
claim benefits or income support.
Useful Links
There are a number of useful websites, many of which will accept online CV's
and email you with details of new vacancies for a huge range of jobs, coming
up in Islington, London and nationwide.
Page Last Updated: 29 July 2008