Applying for a job
Information, skills and tips for job applications, CVs and cover letters
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Basic skills
Basic skills are the key skills you need in study and life, and include Maths, English and ICT
Benefits and Earning
You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible
Career Options
Figuring out what you want to do for work can be confusing, here are resources to help you explore your options
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination
Education for Children in Care
When you’re being looked after you get extra help to make sure your education continues successfully
eet support service
The EET Support Service provides one-to-one support for young people aged 16-18 Not in Employment, Education or Training who need extra help to re-engage with learning.
Finding a job
There are all sorts of jobs out there and different ways of applying for them
Going into care
Young people who are looked after are provided with help by their workers to understand their care
Having your say about care
Children in care have the right to have a say in how they are cared for and have their voice heard
Help to find work
Support is available to help young people access education, training or other opportunities in Oxfordshire
Homeless
Information for young people in Oxfordshire worried about homelessness
Interviewing for a job
You will usually need to do an interview before you get offered a job - find out how to do your best and impress
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Learning at Home
Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home
Leaving Care
Information about support for young people leaving care
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.
Local Training Providers
Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support
Money, budgeting and finances
Everyone needs to learn how to manage their money effectively
Oxfordshire Children and Young People’s Plan
A child first county: improving positive life experiences for Oxfordshire’s children and young people