Whether you know you're not going to Uni or still haven't decided, here is some information on your options...

1. Do an Apprenticeship
   You can do an apprenticeship in a wide range of areas, whatever your qualifications are.
   Useful Website: National Apprenticeship Site
   Useful Book: Apprenticeship Guide 2012 in Connexions Centres
   
   
2. Do a Sponsored Degree
   A Sponsored Degree is where you work for a company (and get paid!) and they sponsor you to do a degree.
   
   
3. Take a Gap Year
   Get experience, take a break, or try out different jobs
   Useful Website: STA
   Useful Book: Gap Year Guidebook 2012 and Summer Jobs Worldwide 2012 at Connexions Centres
   
   
4. Do a Degree from home, in your own time
   Doing a degree doesn't have to mean "going to Uni", you can do a degree in your own time from the comfort of your own home
   Useful Website: Open University
   
   
5. Study Abroad
   More and more people are looking to study abroad with the recent rise in tuition fees.  Check out this article for more information and consider attending a Study Abroad Fair to find our more.
   
   
6. Volunteer
   If you're unsure what you want to do and/or need some experience to get into the career you want, there are few better ways than through volunteering.
   Vinspired is a site dedicated to helping 16-25 year olds find opportunities.

There are loads of books at your local Connexions Centre which are updated every year. Ones that may also help are:

- What Can I Do With No Degree?!
- A-Z of Jobs and Careers
- How To Get a Job You Love

And many more including help with CVs, interviews, job information etc

For further information advice or guidance if you're not going to Uni, speak to your school Connexions adviser or call our Live Chat service.