Attending a college
Staying at school, sixth form
Apprenticeships / work-based learning
Voluntary work
Paid / Self Employment
Higher education (for those with a qualification from college/sixth form mainly)
Adult and community learning.
The government are focusing on these options for post-16 year olds mainly because they are looking to increase the amount of people in education / training giving them a further range of opportunities. This means that regardless of your background you should be able to achieve your maximum potential in any career choice.
If you are between the age of 16 and 19 and you are struggling financially for your education then you may be entitled