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Whether you are interested in Diplomas, GCSEs, NVQs, A Levels, AS Levels, BTECs, degrees, e2e (Entry to Employment) or Apprenticeships, search the Hampshire and Portsmouth online prospectus to find learning and training opportunities for 14-19 year olds in Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire.

Diplomas

Find out what Diplomas are available in Portsmouth by visiting Portsmouth Connected Learning Community. Full information will be available soon.

Listen  to a podcast about Diplomas in Portsmouth.

For more information about qualifications and what the different levels mean visit the government website DirectGov or visit Connexions Direct for a full explanation of each qualification.

Not in education, employment or training?

Are you interested in:

• Full or part-time education in a school 6th form, 6th form college or FE college
• An apprenticeship
• Entry to Employment (E2E)
• Getting a job with training to level NVQ2

We will help you find something which will take account of the qualifications you already have, be somewhere that you can travel to, and the sort of learning you want to do.
So, if you haven't arranged your place yet or you want to go back into learning, check out the courses available in your local area on the online prospectus or contact your Connexions Personal Adviser, tutor or Careers Coordinator in school or college as soon as possible for advice on the opportunities available.
You can email us or drop into the Connexions Centre next to the Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station for help and advice on what you can do next.

Financial Help

You may be entitled to financial support If you are 16 and over and planning to go on to further education after school. An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) could pay up to £30 a week straight into your bank account if you stay on in education at school or college after your GCSEs. Visit Financial Information in the Hot Links for more information and advice.