GCSE
General Certificate of Secondary Education – the qualification most students take in
Years 10 and 11.

Get Ahead
Booklet from Calderdale & Kirklees that is aimed at 16 and 17 year olds who are looking for courses and training at entry, foundation or level 1.

Get Organised
Booklet published every year by Calderdale & Kirklees Careers that has details of all the options after Year 11.

Gap Year
Usually a year between advanced level study and the start of university. The time may be spent travelling, working or volunteering.

Higher education
Study at level 4 and above that you usually do at a university.

Interest questionnaire
Matches your interests, likes and dislikes to careers. Often available on computer in schools and colleges; look for computer programs such as KUDOS.

Jobcentre Plus
Government service to help those looking for a job and who may want to claim benefits such as Jobseeker's Allowance. Under 18s go to Connexions.

Job hunting skills
Things you need to be able to do when applying for jobs and going for an interview including being able to write a CV, complete an application form and do well in an interview.

Kirklees Collegiates
A partnership of schools, colleges and training providers that work together to widen the curriculum for students in schools across Kirklees.

KUDOS
Computer program that matches your interests, likes and dislikes to careers. Often available on computer in schools and colleges.

Labour market information (LMI)
Information about trends and changes in skills and work.

Learner bursaries
Money to help full-time students aged 16-19 most in need, including those on work-based Foundation and Pre-Foundation Learning programmes.

Learningline
Connexions helpline service from Calderdale & Kirklees Careers
T: 0800 5 979 979

Mentor
Person offering personal support and help.

National Minimum Wage
An hourly minimum pay rate for those aged 21+. 16 and 17 year olds have a development rate. Apprentices have an apprentice rate.

NEET - Not in Education, Employment or Training
Term used to describe 16 and 17 year olds who are missing out on learning opportunities.