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10 Good reasons for getting qualifications:
- Qualifications are evidence of the hard work you have done - be proud of your success!
- Qualifications will help you to get a job, place at college or in sixth form - go for it!
- Qualifications are essential for lots of jobs and places at college or university.
- Qualifications show employers that you have the right attitude to work .
- Qualifications for work e.g. NVQs show an employer that you can do a job.
- To stay in work you will have to be prepared to continue to re-train or do additional training to keep up with new technology and new ways of working.
- Qualifications will help you get promotion - promotion can mean more pay!
- Qualifications can help to improve your lifestyle.
- Qualifications can be fun! There are qualifications to cover all sorts of hobbies and interests e.g. football coaching, aerobics, sailing and languages.
- Qualifications can save you money e.g. DIY or motor vehicle repairs.
Studying and learning new skills as part of a qualification will keep your brain alive - use it or lose it!!!!!
The Youth Advisory Board for the 14-19 Commission has been asked to find out young people's opinions around education and the new diplomas....
The 2008/09 version of the Help4teens CD is now available. Each Year 9 and 11 student will receive a copy of the CD through their Connexions Personal Adviser.
You can now find out about open days and events offered by schools, colleges and other learning providers by using the Events Diary available on the area wide prospectus.
