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In today’s job market, achieving qualifications matters more than ever.   A full Level 2 is made up of 5 GCSEs grades A*-C - or equivalents such as BTEC awards.   In London, of the people whose qualifications are below Level 2, 65% are in work.   This number rises to 75% for people who have a Level 2 qualification (and to 80% for Level 3).  The borough of Kingston offers a range of employment opportunities at Level 2 and above – and it is possible to get on to Apprenticeship programmes in several different sectors in the borough. Alternatively, there is a range of learning programmes in the borough at different levels: from Foundation Learning up to Level 3.

London’s working age population and employment rates by highest qualifications held:

Source: ONS Annual Population Survey 2008

Data excludes economically inactive students

For an at a glance summary of learning provision in Kingston up to and including Level 2, please see our 'Opportunities' pack.   This includes details of Kingston’s learning providers and how to access them and other useful information to help learners and parents/carers make the right choice of programme.

UCAS Progress

Information on qualifications and jobs available in London:

Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Site

This service allows you to search, apply and manage applications for apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships offered by employers anywhere in England. The service is supported by the government and provides a ‘one stop shop’ for young people to search and apply for apprenticeships and for employers to place vacancies to be advertised to the widest possible audience. The service is free to use and you can register at the site:

Qualifications Explained

A guide to the meaning of different qualifications from Direct Gov:

Careers Information and Advice for Young People

Information, advice and support for young people ages 13-19  - you can contact an impartial adviser via web chat, e-mail, ring or text 080 800 13219, advisers are available from 8:00am to 2am.

The National Careers Service will be available from April 2012.  The National Careers Service will comprise a single web address and telephone helpline number which will provide access to online resources and professional guidance on careers, skills and the labour market for young people and adults.

If you are aged 16-19 and are not in education, employment or training and would like help in being signposted to appropriate learning programmes, please call the 14-19 team at RBK:

Ann Cain on 020 8547 5408

Ann Mason on 020 8547 6989

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