Education options for young people aged 19 to 25

If you want to keep learning, or get back into learning, there are different options.

Start work-based learning

You can learn in the workplace by starting:

an apprenticeship - you'll earn money and learn on the job most of the time
a supported internship if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - you'll do a work placement, get support from a job coach and learn skills to help you move into paid work

Learn independent living skills at college

Some colleges offer supported courses for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. These can be a good way to keep learning skills that help with everyday life and independent living.

Find out more on these college websites:

University or higher education

Higher education could be your next step if you’ve finished level 3 qualifications like A levels.

Find out more about university and higher education.

If you would like to go to university but don't have the qualifications you need, you could explore an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Support choosing your next steps

Wokingham Elevate

Wokingham Elevate gives advice to young people who:

are aged 19 to 25
have an education, health and care plan (EHCP)
are not in education, employment or training

Find out more on the Wokingham Elevate directory listing.

Supported employment service for over 18s

Optalis runs a supported employment service for people who:

are aged 18 or over
are autistic, have a disability or a health condition

They can help you find training that suits you.

Find out more about the Optalis supported employment service.