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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
Not many young people are entitled to benefits, but it can be helpful to learn more
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
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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
Help to find work
Support is available to help young people access education, training or other opportunities in Oxfordshire
Homeless
Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it
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
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 - Saving, spending and stretching it
Learning to manage your money is a core life skill that everyone needs to learn
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Opportunities Noticeboard
Posters, notices and fliers about open days, job clubs, training, learning and more for young people in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council Consultations
Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county
School leaving age
Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.
The Justice System
Why do children and young people commit crimes? And what happens if you do?
Traineeships
Traineeships are flexible training programmes for young people aged 16 to 24 years