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Cheshire & Warrington is an exciting place to live, learn and work. Start in Cheshire & Warrington brings together the best information and inspiration about careers and study in this thriving region.
Our economy has doubled over the last 20 years and could double again over the next twenty.
One of the most successful and fastest growing economies in the country.
21,334 digital sector workers in Cheshire and Warrington.
42% of the workforce in Cheshire and Warrington is qualified to level 4 or higher.
Start in Cheshire & Warrington will help you to discover your future and navigate your journey through education and in to the world of work. Register to create an account so that you can start building your profile and receive personalised information and advice.
Choosing GCSE Options
If you're in Year 8 or Year 9 then you're soon going to need to choose what GCSE subjects or alternative qualifications you're going to study for the next stage of your education journey.
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At some point in Year 11 you will have a decision to make about how you are going to continue your education after your GCSE exams.
Find out morePost-18 Options
As you come to the end of your sixth form or college education you have a decision to make about how you are going to continue your education or career.
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Find out moreStart in Cheshire & Warrington will help you to understand the choices that young people face as they progress through their education and in to employment. You’ll find a wide range of information and advice about study pathways and careers. Check out some articles below to get started.
Post-16 Options Explained
College, apprenticeship or sixth form? What’s the difference?
Find out moreApprenticeships. What’s Involved?
Benefits of apprenticeships and the opportunities they provide.
Find out moreStart in Cheshire & Warrington can be used by schools and colleges to support current and future students with their career development and choices. Find out more below.
Using Start in Cheshire & Warrington helps schools and colleges to embed a digital solution as part of their broader careers provision to accelerate progress towards the Gatsby benchmarks and support student transition from school and college to employment.
In addition to the wide range of information, tools and resources available schools and colleges can also access support to implement and embed a plan for using Start in Cheshire & Warrington with staff and students. Contact us for more information.
Start in Cheshire & Warrington can help you to reach thousands of students in schools and colleges to positively influence and inform the choices of a wide and diverse range of future talent.
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Everyone has a story to tell and the Three Minute Hero campaign can help you to share it. Record and share your career story with young people across Cheshire & Warrington.
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Find out moreWhat’s Next? Virtual Events
Talk to the experts about your next steps and options, whether that’s Higher Education, volunteering or starting an Apprenticeship.
Free online AI course
Free online courses for anyone aged 13 or over to boost your digital skills.
The September Promise
The September Promise offers 1:1 support, weekly employability sessions and skills events.
College Open Days
Get a feel for college-life before you apply by taking part in one of the virtual open days on offer from the colleges near you.
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