‘Do I really need to go to uni?’ Post-school options and what’s right for you artwork
PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast

‘Do I really need to go to uni?’ Post-school options and what’s right for you

  • S1E2
  • 48:39
  • August 12th 2024

With A Level results out this week and GCSEs just around the corner, we hope you get the results you’re looking for.

But we also know this is a time where you can feel overwhelmed, disappointed, and not sure what to do next. Maybe you’re at a crossroads and want to hear more about the options open to you when you leave school.

In this episode, Jordan talks with Conor Cotton from Not Going To Uni and Chris Rea from Prospects about the various paths you can take. From exploring the highs and lows of apprenticeships vs. university, to sharing what potential employers are looking for in candidates, we hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered with a better sense of what to do next.

Whether you opt for further education, go straight to working, or just need more time to reflect, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out at 18. There are ample resources and people available who can advise and support you.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ 

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PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast

Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out.

But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes.

In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone.

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