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Originally Posted by Oliver_W
Did you know - college, sixth form, and apprenticeships have educational aspects to them?
These don't suit everyone, and despite doing a stirling course in fine art, some people still find it difficult to get a start in adult life.
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Sorry, I misread your comment. I thought you were saying that there was nothing in place at all for 16-18 year olds.
But tbh, I think people would find it harder getting a start in adult life at 16 with just GCSE’s, than at 18+ with A Levels and Degrees. Everywhere you look are desperate for people with further education - they’re not bothered what in but having those higher qualifications shows them you have what it takes to work in adult environments.
And besides - there’s lots of different options. I don’t do well with exams or studying, so sixth form wasn’t for me and I picked a vocational course at college where there’s 40% theory work and 60% practical. Now I’m looking at my next steps, I decided against uni because I don’t like that environment but I’m looking between an apprenticeship and a HND - both more relaxed environment.
So I find it hard to believe this system is forcing people to do something when there’s so many different options.