T Levels are a two-year qualification equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom learning with an extended  in-depth industry placement lasting at least 45 days.   On completion, progression can be onto Higher / Degree apprenticeships, university or employment.

T Levels are available locally in:

• Digital Software & Website Development
• Cyber Security
• Business Management & Administration
• Finance
• Legal Services
• Marketing

Some, or all, of the above T levels are offered at the following local colleges:

• NSCG – View All Courses
• Stoke on Trent College – T Levels
• City of Stoke on Trent 6th Form College – Courses Archive

A-levels are a 2-year programme ideal for students who want to study 3 subjects in depth and plan to progress onto university or a Higher apprenticeship.  They can be a great option for learners who enjoy learning facts and theories, are good at exam assessment and are good at doing independent learning and research outside of the classroom.

Subjects relevant to a Digital pathway:
Computer Science, Maths

Subjects relevant to a Business & Finance pathway:
Maths, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Psychology, English, Further Maths

A levels are offered at the following local colleges and 6th Forms:

• NSCG –A Levels and A+ Programmes
• City of Stoke on Trent 6th Form College – Courses Archive
• St Thomas More – Sixth Form
• St Josephs College – Sixth Form
• St Margaret Ward – Sixth Form Courses

Apprenticeships can be a great option for learners who are ready for the work place and are sure about the job they want to pursue. Learners will have to find an employer to take them on by searching for apprenticeship vacancies and going through the employer’s recruitment process. Employers are generally looking for applicants who are self motivated, have a good standard of maths and English and are reliable and passionate about achieving their chosen job role.

School leavers will usually start on either a Level 2 (Intermediate) or Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship depending on job requirements and GCSE grades. Level 3 apprenticeships are generally equivalent to 2 A-levels.

Search for ‘Digital’, ‘Business & Administration’ or ‘Legal, Finance & Accounting’ vacancies by postcode Browse apprenticeships before you apply

Pre-apprenticeships are ideal for learners who want an apprenticeship but are not quite work ready. Need to improve your maths and English, develop your confidence or gain some relevant work experience? If so, a pre-apprenticeship or study programme at a local training provider could be right for you.

A study programme with work placements in Business, Customer Service, Retail, Digital Marketing / Social Media or Finance are offered locally at:
Learn 4 Work | Learn 4 Work

Vocational courses can be a good option for learners who know what career sector they want to go into but may not meet the entry requirements for T levels or A-levels or where there is no relevant T level option available. Focusing on coursework, with some external assessments, they include both practical and classroom based learning.

Vocational courses are available from Level 1 up to Level 3 depending on GCSE grades and will include English and maths, if grade 4 or above has not already been achieved in these subjects.

Level 3 vocational qualifications are equivalent to 3 A-levels and are widely-recognised to get you into university, apprenticeships or employment.

The following colleges offer vocational courses in subjects such as Accounting, Business, Finance and Law

Stoke on Trent College (Cauldon) – Courses
NSCG – Accounting, Business, Travel & Legal
City of Stoke on Trent 6th Form College – Courses Archive