Find out how to learn new skills, find the right course and how to get the support to do it.  So whether you are interested staying on at school, going to college or university, getting NVQs, A Levels, BTECs, degrees, e2e (Entry to Employment) or Apprenticeships, Connexions can help. 

Where you learn
One of the big learning decisions you'll have to make is where you want to study.

Search for courses
In Buckinghamshire use the online Prospectus to search for courses and training opportunities.

Qualifications
You start to get qualifications when you sit your GCSEs, but these exams don’t determine how well paid you’re going to be when you get into work, so don’t panic! Find out more about qualifications.

Skills
There are certain key skills which everybody needs that will come in useful no matter which career path you end up following. These skills are essential and it is never too early to learn them.

Learning outside school
The things that you do outside of school can also add to your knowledge and learning. Find out more about tutoring, The Prince’s Trust and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

Help with study
Studying can be hard and at some time or another everyone needs a little help to get the best results that they can.

Exam results
Whatever your exam results, good or bad, find out what all your options are.

Financial Support
If you are 16 and planning to go onto further education, to could be entitled to an Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Useful links and publications
This section contains information, access to publications and links to useful resources that will help you with questions about learning.