Kate discusses gaining an NVQ by studying at college 1 day a week, visiting the academy 1 day and working in the salon 3 days a week which will provide many career options when qualified.
A hairdresser discusses how she likes the feeling of having a happy customer walk out the door.
Claire loves beauty therapy and enjoys the 4 days on the job work she gains whilst also studying for her NVQ Level 2 at college.
Julia discusses her 4 days at work and 1 day at college arrangement while she trains for a modern apprenticeship in floristry.
Ben is an apprentice joiner and loves the practical side of his job and the variety that comes with working in a busy workshop.
Since his granddad was a joiner Andrew has always wanted to get into the industry. It pays well and he gets to shadow other joiners as well as completing NVQ Level 2.
Full time Mum Natalie talks about here experience on an NVQ in Hairdressing
The head of Cardinal Langley discusses the achievements of the school.
A booklet on options is created for Year 9 students at Balderstone Schoo in Rochdalel to explain the Key Stage 4 options including vocational routes.
A selection of students discuss their Key Stage 4 options they've chosen for their GCSEs and what they hope to do when the leave school.
Charlotte talks about her favourite subject, Business Studies, plus college life and the need to have qualifications.
Business Administration is the way forward for Martin. He studied ICT at college but decided to change his route.
Having changed her mind on the way forward, Lauren is now training to be hairdresser. It all started as a hobby.
A behind the scenes look at the construction workshop and a brief Q&A with some students.
Faye, a 3rd year A Level student, discusses her current subjects and pursuing a career in performing arts.
Scott talks about his National Diploma in Art & Design, what he enjoys and his future plans for pursuing a career in teaching.
Ellis talks about her National Diploma in Art & Design, what she enjoys and her future plans to go to university.
Carol talks about her Holistic Therapy Course and her reason for enrolling.
Sam loves the range of holistic skills she is learning and hopes to teach eventually.
Mark is now studying a Post Graduate Certificate in Education to become a teacher in maths. He talks about his route through education.
Helen talks about her experience of work-based learning through the ITQ.
Carl's education route from school to his current exciting and wide ranging position in Engineering.
Luke talks about studying on a Foundation Music degree at The University of Salford and his passion for the subject.
Steve talks abut studying such diverse subjects as Philosophy and Special Effects at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Craig discusses how Connexions assisted in him in his E2E placement and he is now working towards a NVQ Level 2.
Charlie is studying at the Vocational Centre in Sharston taking a Higher Level Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment.
Danielle is studying Higher Level Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment at the Vocational Centre in Sharston and really enjoys the course.
Charlie and Danielle are both studying at the Vocational Centre, Sharston and taking a Higher Level Diploma in Construction & Built Environment.
Adam is attending The Manchester College whilst studying for a Diploma Level 2 in Construction.
Marcus attends North Manchester High School for boys and is studying for a Diploma Level 2 at The Manchester College twice a week.