Advanced Level/ A Level/ AS Level
Qualifications at level 3 that are usually studied at age 16-18 in schools and colleges. These are often used for entry to higher education.

Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a job or work placement that involves taking a VQ (vocational qualification) with a recognised training provider. The Government helps pay for apprenticeships for 16 to 18 year olds and there are also some apprenticeship opportunities for those aged 19+.

Bank account
A safe way to look after and manage your money.

BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council)
A well known examination board that awards vocational qualifications.
Part of Edexcel.

Campus Calderdale
A partnership of schools, colleges and training providers that works together to widen the curriculum for students in schools across Calderdale.

Career
Your career will cover the things you do with your life and may include full-time study, employment, a year out, voluntary work, unemployment or time spent raising a family or being a carer.

College of Further Education
Institution offering courses for those aged 16+ on a full or part-time basis. Some specialise, for example in art, building, music or agriculture.

Connexions
A service to help young people aged 13 to 19.

Connexions Direct
Connexions national phone and website service.
Lines open 8:00am to 2:00am; www.connexions-direct.com

Connexions resource centre
An area in school that you can go to for information about careers and other issues that may affect young people.

Connexions Resource Centre Index (CRCI)
A classification system that is used to store information in the Connexions resource centre.

CV (Curriculum Vitae)
A short document that sets out your qualifications and experience that can be used when applying for jobs.