Which Way Are You Going?
YOUR SUBJECTS, YOUR INTERESTS, YOUR CHOICES, YOUR FUTURE!
The choices you make now, of what to study in the future, influence what courses, jobs and career you go on to do in the future.
It can feel daunting to make such a big decision, but this is your opportunity to start shaping your own future and decide where you want your life to go.
There is lots of advice available to help inform your option choices:
l Friends and family, parent(s)/ carer(s), brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents – are all likely to have useful advice
l Your form tutor or favourite teacher at school
l Your school careers service
l A careers adviser at your local connexions shop in either East Ham or Stratford.
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www.newhamsussed.co.uk
Remember that the final choice is yours, as it is you who will be spending the time and effort to study these subjects. You are more likely to succeed in a subjects that you are interested in.
There are many routes you can take to your chosen career. Have a look at the example pathways on this page to give you an idea of how your option choices this year can influence what you go on to do in the future.
Hairdresser
n Trainee hairdressers usually start on the National Minimum Wage which varies depending on age.
n Fully trained hairdressers can earn up to £20,000 a year.
n At the top of the profession, hairdressers can earn £30,000 or more, depending on employer and/or location.
Hairdresser at Toni & Guy, Westfield Stratford City
For more information on pathways to your dream job check out:
www.careersbox.co.uk
which has hundreds of short films, showing real people, doing real jobs, giving viewers an insight into careers across all sectors.
Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing Working at Toni & Guy
Studying an NVQ L3 in Hairdressing
NVQ L2 in Hairdressing City & Guilds Award L2 in Make Up at NCFE
Newham Borough-wide Hair & Beauty Course Volunteers to do make up and hair styling at NewVIc’s annual fashion show
34 Retail Manager
n Starting salaries from £15,000 a year.
n With experience, typical earnings can rise to between £21,000 and £28,000.
n Some senior retail managers earn £40,000 a year or more.
Retail Manager at Primark, Westfield Stratford City
Advanced Apprenticeship at The Skills Place Newham Working at Forever 21, Stratford City Studying for an NVQ L3 in Management
Intermediate Apprenticeship at The Skills Place Newham Working at Marks & Spencer, Westfield Stratford City Studying for an NVQ L2 in Retail
Newham Borough-wide Retail Course
Work experience at the ZEN Fashion Store in Stratford Shopping Centre
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