Careers Information, Advice and Guidance

Knowing what you want to do next is not always straightforward, and it does not have to be. Whether you are thinking about your first step into a new career, considering a change in direction or looking to build on what you have already achieved, this page is here to help you make sense of your options. Our team works with learners at every stage of their journey, and any conversation you have with us is impartial, pressure-free and built around what is right for you.

Careers information, advice and guidance, often referred to as CEIAG, is support designed to help people make informed decisions about their education, training and career. It is not about being told what to do. It is about having access to the right information, someone to talk things through with and a clearer picture of the options available to you so that the decision you make is genuinely yours.

Good CEIAG is impartial. That means the support we offer is focused on what is right for you, not on steering you towards any particular programme or provider. If an Educationwise course is the right fit, we will tell you why. If something else suits you better, we will tell you that too.

Who This Is For

This page is for anyone who is thinking about what comes next, at any stage of their career.

You might be someone who has recently finished a qualification and is not sure how to build on it. You might be considering a career change but are not sure where to start or which route is realistic. You might be returning to work or education after a break and want to understand what is available to you. You might be in a role you enjoy but want to progress further, and you are not sure which development pathway makes the most sense for where you want to go.

Whatever your starting point, the purpose of this page and the support behind it is the same: to help you find the right next step, with the right information to make it confidently.

How We Can Help

Our team is available to have an informal conversation about your options at any point, and you do not need to have a clear idea of what you want before you get in touch. We work with learners across a range of sectors including fitness and health, education and training, management and leadership, business administration and sport and coaching, and whether you are looking at apprenticeships, funded qualifications or professional development courses, we can help you understand what is available and what the pathway forward looks like. Any advice we provide is impartial and built around what is genuinely right for you.

What We Can Talk Through Together

Every conversation is different, but here are some of the things people most commonly want to explore when they get in touch.

Which qualification is right for me?

We will look at where you are now, what you are working towards and which programme or qualification is the most suitable fit for your current level and career goals, so you are not committing to something that does not suit your situation.

How does funding work?

We will walk you through the funding options that apply to your situation, including how apprenticeship funding works for employers and learners, how the Advanced Learner Loan is structured and what nothing to pay upfront actually means in practice.

Where could this take me?

We will help you understand what progression looks like from where you are now, whether that means the next level of qualification, a more senior role or a move into a different area of your sector entirely.

How do I fit study around my life?

We will talk through how our programmes are structured and how other learners in similar situations manage to balance study with work, family and other commitments, so you have a realistic picture of what it involves before you decide.

What do employers in my sector actually look for?

We will share what we know about the qualifications and skills that employers in your sector value, and how the programmes we offer relate to the roles and progression routes that are genuinely available to you.

Useful External Resources

We want to make sure you have access to the best possible information, wherever it comes from. The resources below are trusted external sources that may be useful as you think through your options.

National Careers Service

Free careers information, advice and guidance for adults in England. Includes a skills assessment tool, career explorer and the option to speak with a qualified careers adviser.

Find an Apprenticeship

The official government service for searching live apprenticeship vacancies across England by sector, location and level.

Advanced Learner Loan

Government information on how the Advanced Learner Loan works, who is eligible and how repayments are structured.

Apprenticeship Funding and Eligibility

Guidance on how apprenticeship funding works for both employers and learners, including the levy and non-levy routes.

UCAS Career Finder

A useful tool for exploring career options, understanding what different roles involve and identifying the qualifications or experience typically required.

Our Vacancies

View our latest apprenticeship vacancies with employers across a range of industries. Apply for an opportunity that combines real work experience with professional training.

Not Sure Where to Start?

A lot of people who get in touch with us do not yet have a clear picture of what they want. They just know that something needs to change, or that they want more, or that there are options out there they have not fully explored. That is as good a place to start as any.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about your options, get in touch using the form below or contact us directly. There is no commitment involved and no pressure to sign up for anything. We will listen to where you are, share what we know and help you figure out the right next step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re exploring apprenticeships, looking for your next opportunity or unsure where to start, we’ve answered some of the questions we’re asked most often. If you need more support, our team is always happy to help.

Is careers guidance at Educationwise free?

Yes. Any initial conversation about your options and the support available to you is entirely free of charge and carries no obligation.

Do I need to already know what I want to do?

No. You are welcome to get in touch at any stage, including if you are at the very beginning of thinking about what comes next. That is exactly what this kind of support is for.

What sectors do you cover?

We work with learners across fitness and health, education and training, management and leadership, business administration, sport and coaching and more. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, get in touch and we will let you know.

Can employers refer their staff to this page?

Absolutely. If you are an employer who would like support in helping your team explore their development options, get in touch and we will talk through how we can help.

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