What do you need help with?
Choose the option that sounds most like where you are right now.
I’m not sure what to do next
Explore careers, think about what matters to you and get help making a decision.
Explore careers →My options after Year 11
Compare college, sixth form, apprenticeships, T Levels, training and other routes.
See your options →Apprenticeships and training
Learn while you work, build experience and gain qualifications.
Explore apprenticeships →Jobs and work experience
Find opportunities and get practical help preparing for work.
Get ready for work →SEND careers support
Explore education, training and employment options with support that reflects your needs.
Get SEND careers support →I’m not in education, employment or training
Get help if you have left education, are unsure what to do or want support getting back on track.
Get support →Your options after Year 11
There is more than one route forward. Compare the main options and find out what each one could look like.
Get ready for work
Practical help with finding opportunities, building experience and making a strong application.
Finding work
Where to look for opportunities and how to organise your job search.
Find work →Work experience
Build confidence, learn about workplaces and strengthen your CV.
Explore work experience →CVs and applications
Show employers what you can do with a clear CV and focused application.
Get application help →Interviews
Know what to expect, prepare properly and feel more confident.
Prepare for interviews →Need help deciding?
Talk to a careers guidance practitioner about your options and what to do next.
Information for people supporting young people
Guidance and information for families, education settings and professionals.
Parents and carers
Understand the routes available and help a young person make an informed choice.
Information for parents and carers →Schools and colleges
Information for education settings working with Dudley Careers Service.
Information for schools and colleges →Professionals
Information for partners and professionals supporting young people.
Information for professionals →Dudley Careers Hub
Find out more about Dudley Careers Hub
National careers information
You can also use the National Careers Service on GOV.UK for careers information, skills tools and job profiles.
Dudley Careers Service
Opening doors for young people across Dudley with careers guidance, information and practical support.