Connexions is an organisation that can help you with pretty much anything, but they have specific advice on education, universities and other courses availiable for young people ust like you!

 Check out there website by clicking here

EMA

Basically, EMA is cash in your hands to help you carry on learning. If you’re 16, 17 or 18 and have left, or are about to leave, compulsory education, then it could be for you. 

EMA spells fewer money worries with up to £30 a week during term time – leaving you to get on with your studies.

Interview Tips

Before the interview

Research...

The employer-look in your local libary or on the internet 

The job-find out what their looking for: skills, achievements, experience

Yourself-what you have done which would help in picking a career. Know your strengths and weaknesses and things that make you unique. You should also have answers to questions about things like bad grades to try and justify them and for gaps in your form like dates etc

Application form tips

If you haven't done an application form before, here is a few tips to give you the best form to give you the highest chance of getting the job

When you first get your form, photocopy it a few times to practice. This will mean that you will have a perfect form to hand in to the employer, making a better impression.

Read the whole form thoroughly before starting to fill it in, This way you will prevent from repeating yourself. Note down where they want specific information so that you don't forget to include it.

Gather all your information before you start writing out your form. Make sure you have key dates of all the courses you have been on and all your qualifications. This will save you time later on and make it alot more organised

Leave plenty of time to complete the form ie don't leave it till the night before as it may be hard to find out certain information eg a picture or an important fact or date. Start writing it a week before it is due and leave plenty of time for the first dradt.

When you are writing your form follow all instructions- if they ask you to use a specific coloured pen then use it. Do what the employer wants. If forms are completed wrong then they are usually not considered. If a section does not relate to you then write 'not related' in the section

Plan the information you must inclde for each question. The amount of space given indicates how much information they want. If you over run this space on the draft then condense the information on the final copy. If you really can't fit it all in then check to see if you can include an additional piece of paper.

Make several drafts, like they say, practice makes perfect. Maybe ask a teacher or parent to read through it for you so that they can give you some advise or tips to make it better. Ask them also to check for spelling mistakes aswell.

Keep a photocopy of the final for, this will help you prepare for the interview if you get one. Also it will be a good example for your next application.

Finally, when sending off your form include a short cover letter refering to the vacancy and where you saw it. Make sure you use a large envolope to prevent folding the application and post it well before the deadline!!! 

How to write a CV

Your CV should be honest and factual. You should not have negative information on your CV, but you shouldn't leave gaps because you may be asked about these in the interview if you get one.

Collect all the information you need before you start. This collection should be an ongoing thing as your career progresses, so it is good practice to start doing this now. Record things like qualifications, jobs, training courses and achievements and this will help you emensly when writing your CV. 

When you apply to your job, it is always worthwhile to tailor it to the job you are applying for. Especially adding the qualifications and experience that you think will give you extra credit for your application. Also make sure that you read the application carefully and that you add as much of the critera to your CV, this will definately help in getting the job! Remember, an employer can not contact you if you don't put the specified information on your CV

 The length should be no more than 2 A4 pieces of paper. If it is any longer, an employer may get bored and overlook some important points as he will have many applications to look through. Many people don't put that much effort on their Cv. If you put the work in you could really make your CV stand out!

Points for a good quality CV...

• *use a good quality A4 paper
• *don’t overdo the typefaces and design, less is definitely more
• *be meticulous about spelling, grammar and neatness
• *leave plenty of white space
• *use headings, bold and italic type to help the reader navigate
• *make the font size 12 points so it’s easy to read

All the links and information you need to know about Further and Higher Education Institutes in Dorset

Bournemouth and Poole College-http://www.thecollege.co.uk/  

• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts (Dance) - Foundation Degree
• Performing Arts (Dance) - National Diploma
• Performing Arts (Performance)
• Performing Arts (Production)
• Performing Arts Contemporary Theatre Performance
• Performing Arts Music Theatre

Weymouth College-http://www.weymouth.ac.uk/

• Dance Advanced Level (PDF)
• Drama & Theatre Studies Advanced Level (PDF)
• Performing Arts (Drama Pathway) National Diploma (PDF)
• Performing Arts First Diploma (PDF)
• Foundation Degree in Actor Training for Theatre & Media Performance (PDF)

Performing Arts Related Education at Weymouth College

 Here you will find information about Performing Arts courses offered at Weymouth College, such as Dance and Theatre Studies A levels, Performing Arts BTECs and much more, offering a range of courses depending on your wants and needs.

Performing Arts Related Education at Bournemouth Arts Institute

 Here you will find information about the Performing Arts courses offered at Bournemouth Arts Institute, like BA Hons in Acting for Film, Theatre and Television - a three year higher education course for all those wishing to act in any capacity or mode of work.

Perfomring Arts Related Education at the Bournemouth and Poole College

 Here you will find information about the courses offered at Bournemouth and Poole College related to Performing Arts, such as National Diplomas in Music Studies and Performing Arts, and Foundation Degrees in Theatre and Dance.

Bournemouth and Poole College - http://www.thecollege.co.uk/

• Performing Arts (Dance) - Foundation Degree
• Performing Arts (Dance) - National Diploma

Weymouth College - http://www.weymouth.ac.uk/

• Dance Advanced Level (PDF)

• UCAS Courses - Click 'Search By Subject', then choose Dance