Episode 226 - Should you consider T-levels and what are they?

Have you heard of T-levels what are they and what do you need to know as a parent of teenager.

1. Introduction

2. What are T-levels

3. How are they different to other qualifications

4. Why should you consider them/ what can you do after ?

5. Final thoughts

Links that I mentioned in this episode and other links you should visit

Introduction to what T-Levels are - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels

T-levels main website - https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/

House of common technical education in England report - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7951/#:~:text=T%20Levels%20are%20two%2Dyear,20%25%20of%20the%20course).

Differences between BTECs and T-levels - https://www.vtct.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/T-Levels-Vs.-Apprenticeships.pdf#:~:text=You%20can%20enrol%20on%20a,at%20any%20age%20after%2016.&text=T%2DLevels%20appear%20to%20be,enter%20the%20workforce%20at%2016.

Business Management T- Level Qualification at Harrow College – https://www.harrow.ac.uk/courses/business/c-g-level-3-t-level-in-management-and-administration

Health with Midwifery T-level course at La Retraite 6 – https://sixthform.laretraite.co.uk/The_Offer/Midwifery/

NHS Health careers website - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Media Content Creation and Production T-level course at Waltham Forest College - https://www.waltham.ac.uk/find-a-course/media/41-level-3/1987-media-content-creation-and-production-t-level-level-3

Difference between T-levels and BTECs -https://www.newvic.ac.uk/careers-blog/2020/9/15/what-is-the-difference-between-the-new-t-levels-and-btecs

Episodes that you should also listen to that are linked to this episode

1.  Episode 97- Should I go to university or not?

2.  Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know?

3.  Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career?

4. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

5. Episode 222 - Tips and advice about finding a job for Students and Graduates with Gina Visram

Services I offer to help parents

1. Parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

2.  Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com