TAKING A GAP YEAR...

• Can improve your CV and give you something engaging to discuss at interview

• Help you get a better perspective on who you are, your life, and what you want to do next

• Will take you out of your comfort zone and build life experience you can't get in a classroom

• Means you return refreshed and ready for the next step

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Many opportunities are suitable for holidays - don't be put off by the words "Gap Year"!

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Even if you don't currently think a Gap Year is what you want, exam grades, COVID-related deferrals mean that in August some A-level students find themselves suddenly wondering how to fill a year productively!  There is a lot you can do to develop your soft skills in a year between school and university, so it makes sense to sign up early for alerts and have a better idea of what opportunities there are should you need them!  Ideas include:

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• Year in Industry Scheme - https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-vacancies

• Tutoring or working in a UK school - https://yipiyap.co.uk/  and for boarding schools: www.boarding.org.uk

• Improve your digital skills: www.skillsgap.tech

• Volunteer - you can search the UK database of opportunities here: https://doit.life/ and this website is also good: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/; the Worldspackers app is also recommended www.worldpackers.com

• Internships are available in a wide range of disciplines from medicine and veterinary to business and journalism; find out more with these organisations: www.oysterworldwide.com ,  www.projects-abroad.co.uk ,  www.planmygapyear.co.uk

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