my son is 17 and doesnt like bookwork. what options are available ,he wants to work or do a job where he learns a skill and gets paid he likes music and computers he is a born salesman, any ideas of the direction i can kick him in so he doesnt end up a scrub!he lives in london. help!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-25 05:00:18 · 15 answers · asked by monica a 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
modern apprenticeships are excellent - you only get paid about £50 a week while in training but you can get trained as a plumber,a joiner, an electrician, IT, all sorts of things, on the job. And once he's trained he'll be able to make a fortune doing it.
Have a look at this website:
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/youngpeople/
2007-02-25 05:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by G*I*M*P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about computer repair and/or programming. Music is a very competitive field to work in and he mostly would need a job in the meantime even if he went to school/college and majored in an area of music. The vocational-technical schools should have computers and may even have music production but not sure about music applications such as playing an instrument or whatnot. He can also attend a local community college and take a couple courses to see if he would like to attend on a part-time basis. How about him talking with his school guidance counselor too.
2007-02-25 21:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Connexions, as they cover teenagers. He could if he is a very good computer whizz kid, use that skill to contact companies he is interested in. Send a CV and explain he would like a trial with them. Or maybe ask if he can visit some, as it is the line of work he wants to get into. Many jobs are not advertised. Even if he was to do a job he did not want in the interim, so he could earn money and then develop his skills. Maybe these companies offer apprenticeships and send young people to college, to do NVQ's. I left school with no qualifications, went to college, spent the summers racing plastic camels and now work in the Civil Service. Good luck to him.
2007-02-25 13:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT/Computer Programmer sounds like a good feel he can go to a technical school and graduate sooner than he would if he went to a traditional four year college. Thing is he's still gonna have to study, but it should bore him too much because technical skills have lots of hand on training. Now if he asbsolutely hates the idea of going to school period he could consider telemarketing since you say he's a born salesman.
2007-02-25 13:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by veronica r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your son likes computers and music you need to ask honestly is he good at either or both of them? Would he be prepared to work hard, some book learning required if he is to pursue either to a high level. Local colleges will have sound technician courses etc. My neighbours son is training to be a sound engineer. He also had a try at lighting engineer, but dropped out as quite technical. Talk to school, colleges in your area, connections etc. Keep him busy, and out of mischief. You have no time to get into trouble if you are following your dream!
2007-02-26 05:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by worriedmum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everybody can (or should) be forced into college. You boy is still so young and unable to make a directional decision yet. However, with the interests which you have outlined, he would do well to be encouraged to get involved in a retail setting where he can sell product. How would he consider selling automobiles? Good money for those who can sell! Also, it is usually easy to get hired without much training.
2007-02-25 13:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer programming, design or making websites are good since he is interested in computers but to be successful in such careers he should really be hard working and creative. He can also start in a company dealing with accounts and database. But university is a better option, so much fun there and he may secure his future, you never know. I strongly recommend you to encourage him to at least do a degree.
2007-02-26 00:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by monzavim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try working for TGI fridays you get a solid training base an there is a very good chance to go higher.I know been there ten years an now got my own store an bring in a v/good wage!.(i left school with nothing but gcse grades) hope this helps
2007-02-25 13:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by dazza.13@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work in Mac Donalds?? Ask him where his priorities lie because if he doesnt study he will end up working in Mac Donalds, he could get a job as an instument teacher if he plays like in most schools and get paid a lot or go private and get paid even more.
2007-02-25 13:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local connexions advice centre - they are trained to support and encourage young people up to the age of 19. They can arrange paid training for a wide range of jobs and careers
2007-02-25 13:06:26 · answer #10 · answered by gaviscon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋