Staffordshire County Council is urging young people in their final school year to explore all their options so they can secure a place on a course that is right for them.
By law, pupils must stay in some sort of learning until they are 18, but does not need to be a traditional classroom setting.
The county has almost 280 colleges, sixth forms and independent training providers.
Many will have open days over the next few months to give final year school pupils the chance to explore the different courses available.
Staffordshire Jobs and Careers’ new microsite also details all different post-school options alongside a list of learning centres across Staffordshire.
The web area can be accessed through www.staffsjobscareers.com/optionsafterschool
Chris Purcell left school without qualifications but is now a tutor at Chameleon School of Construction in Burton-upon-Trent, teaching the Level 1 and 2 study programmes.
He said: “Learning in a centre like this feels very different to school. There really is a course for everyone in a place that suits them.”
A careers helpline is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 01785 854125.
Or young people can email careersparticipation@staffordshire.gov.uk for help.
