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Graduation Speech : Is It Compulsory For Young People?

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It is now compulsory for young people to continue in education from the age of 16 – 19 years, dependant on the authority. This form of education does not have to be in a school. Other options for continuing education are to attend a college or get accepted on an apprenticeship.
The September guarantee is an offer of a suitable place for an individual to carry on learning during this period of compulsory education. It was implemented in September 2007 for 16 year olds and September 2008 for 17 years old.
Connexions is a well - known careers service which can help young people and adults in guiding them to the next stage in their education/employment. Staying on at school (6th form) will be to continue in further education such as taking A level subjects. It will enable the student to continue in education whilst learning to be more independent. Local colleges are able to offer a wider range of subjects for the student to embark upon. They also offer good local transport connections for students.
Work based learning includes intermediate and advanced level apprenticeships, as well as study programmes, which give different levels of support and offer skills and understanding in a particular area, as well as supporting young people with learning disabilities.
Other options for young people include voluntary work and job introduction/work path scheme. There is also support for adults in their education and career path: Social care services offer support for adults to make the

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