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School Leaver Schemes
SCHOOL LEAVER SCHEMES
School leaver schemes are usually very similar to graduate schemes, except they’re aimed at school leavers. Some companies offer school leaver schemes to young people who have completed A Levels, which allows you to learn and train with a large company while earning a wage.
To start a school leaver scheme, you’ll need to:
- be 18 or over
- not be in full-time education
Usually, the schemes require high A Level grades or equivalent qualifications.
You can apply for a school leaver scheme while you’re still at school or college.
What you’ll do on the school leaver scheme
Employers create their own schemes, so each one will be slightly different.
You may:
- follow a training programme
- earn a qualification, but not always
- rotate between different locations with the same company
- complete training online, in college or at a university
Sectors you could work in
School leaver schemes are offered by employers in sectors such as:
- accounting and finance
- engineering
- law
- leisure
- retail
After your school leaver scheme
Once you’ve finished a school leaver scheme, you could:
- get a job with your current employer
- find a new job with a different employer
- get more qualifications with an apprenticeship or higher education
- volunteer for more experience to help you get a permanent job
Applying for a school leaver scheme
You’ll need to check each company’s website to see if they offer a school leaver scheme and how to apply.
