Work experience and volunteering

Planning a gap year

How taking a gap year can help your job prospects, and build your confidence and experience

You may not get paid, but voluntary work placements give you valuable experience and look great on your CV

Work experience is a great chance to get a taste of a real job and see what skills you may need in the world of work

How and where you can volunteer such as the Millenium Volunteers programme, Duke of Edinburgh Award and other organisations

Tips and advice on dealing with winter issues

There’s a free service that can talk you through all the facts, in confidence, about child maintenance, whatever your circumstances.

Help is at hand on nidirect to support you to make the right career decisions.