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The Prince’s Trust response to coronavirus. : Guidance for NI schools' reopening published. Image copyright Jacob King/PA Wire Education Minister Peter Weir has published new guidance setting out how schools should plan to reopen.

: Guidance for NI schools' reopening published

The New School Day guidance has been designed by the Department of Education, school leaders and partners. Among the plans is a possible "no bell" strategy with flexible class times to cut pupil flow in busier schools. On Thursday, Mr Weir announced that the 2m social distancing rule would be reduced to 1m between pupils, when schools reopen in September. The minister said this was to allow "full classes" to attend school as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Guidance issued on Friday suggests: Mr Weir said his ambition remained for all pupils to resume classroom-based learning "as soon as it is safely possible to do so". He said he appreciated the stresses felt by teachers, parents and pupils during a time of disruption and uncertainty. Image copyright Dept Education Sleepless nights over space Image copyright Pacemaker Analysis:

Home - icould. Careers - BBC Bitesize. Career ideas (14 to 19 year olds) This tool can match your interests, skills and values with careers.

Career ideas (14 to 19 year olds)

It will give you career suggestions based on what you like and/or what you are good at, as well as match your current or anticipated qualification level. Before you start The tool can help you discover new ideas, understand which careers best suit you and learn how future career opportunities and choices are linked to what you are learning now. If this is your first time using this tool, then you need to register by following the 'register now' link at the green button below. If you have already registered, use your details to login. Career ideas (14 to 19 year olds)(external link opens in a new window / tab) Additional information Once you have a good idea of the career you want, the next step is to research the specific skills and qualifications required for your chosen career and then decide how you are going to turn your career plan into reality.

Exploring career options. Options after Year 14. After year 14 there are lots of options open to you.

Options after Year 14

The choice you make will be influenced by many things such as your career aspirations, financial situation, if you want to continue with your education and also employment opportunities. Jump to table of contents Higher Education (HE) If you are thinking about going to university, you will need to decide on which course to do and which universities best suit your degree choices. You will also need to be fully aware of the application process, entry requirements and application closing dates. Further Education (FE) FE colleges offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses to suit all ages and abilities up to degree level. Further Education Training Apprenticeships The Apprenticeships programme offers training to 16 year olds and over, across a wide range of jobs and leads to a recognised vocational qualification at Level 2, Level 3 and higher levels.

Training for Success Work Experience Programme Employment. Free Career tools and Job tools. What does the future look like for young workers? News BBC News Navigation Sections Previous Next Media player Media playback is unsupported on your device Coronavirus: The future for young workers post pandemic Video Coronavirus: The future for young workers post pandemic The economic damage of the coronavirus crisis will hit young workers hardest, an Ulster University study has suggested.

What does the future look like for young workers?

It estimated that youth (ages 16-24) unemployment in Northern Ireland could jump from 8% to 26% in 2020. That compares to an estimated unemployment rate of about 10% for workers aged 25-49 this year. The study uses official labour market data to estimate which groups are most at risk of unemployment. Young people spoke to BBC News NI about how the pandemic has affected their career and what their next step will be. Video journalists: Jordan Kenny and Eileen Walker 14 Jun 2020.