Education options for young people aged 16 and over

Overview

You must stay in education or training until you are 18 years old. 

When you turn 16, you can choose to:

• carry on studying full-time
• study part-time while you work or volunteer
• work as part of your training

If you want to work as part of your training, find out your options in help finding work, training and volunteering.

Help to decide

The Skills for Careers website can help you decide which option is right for you. Find out about your training options on Skills for Careers.