what do i do? i have no secondary school education i have no qualifications and im 19?

Question

my parents never sent me to secondary school, and i left school during primary school, i have no qualifications, and when i go for a job they see that and dont give me a job, im 19 now and the law in britain is you do get any freee funding over the age over 19, so what is there i can do for free im in the middle of the sticks (a small village) its miles to the nearest town i aint really got the money to go to a college and that means i have to do home studying, so what is there i can do thats either free and will give a qualification or cheap, or how can i get free education from home, who could i write to or email to tell this to please help guys

i dont wan to take a bullit and die, i want a job, and qualifications

Answer 1

Get a job doing labor, or do something about your education, it's never too late.

Answer 2

If you know how to read, and I'm sure you do, then start educating yourself.
Obviously, you have access to the Internet, so you could start there.
What are you interested in? Set some goals for yourself.
Let's say, you've always dreamed of being a brain surgeon.
Apprentice yourself for starters at a low-paying job. I'm not sure what that would be in Britain, maybe basic construction work (digging holes and laying concrete).. or apprentice for a mechanic or a carpenter or a tile layer... But while you are doing that job, be working on your education.

Go to one of the local public schools in your area and explain your situation. They may be willing to work with you, using their curriculum. At this point, in America, anyway, you would be wanting to focus on studying for and passing a G.E.D., which is an alternative to a high school diploma. The things on the G.E.D. would be the types of things you need to be learning about.

Once you passed the G.E.D., you could see if there were any local community colleges that offered night classes...

I think you'd be able to find a path from there to complete whatever goals you had set for yourself.

You are young. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, overcome your past and join the world. When once you've overcome, you can write a book about your rags to riches story, and inspire some other 19 year old kid who's about to give up for the same reasons you state here.

Answer 3

I don't know the laws of Brittain, but I suspect that it would be the same as in the US. If you are over the age of legal gaurdianship, you wouldn't qualify as a homeschooler either.

In the US, there are community centers for high school drop-outs to get their GED. A GED is a high school diploma replacement. Employers and colleges sometimes look down on a GED, but not as much as they do on a high school drop out that didn't get at least that. Considering your age, something like a GED program may be your best bet.

If you were thinking about college, I suspect that if you studied enough to get a great score on entrance tests, they might overlook not having a public, private, or homeschool background. It would be hard work and it would take time, but it would be the door to the best opportunities. If you chose this route, dig deeply into what the homeschoolers in your country are using for high school in preparation for exams. Maybe ask a local homeschool support group to give you recommendations. You will have to be self-motivated, be willing to spend a bit of money to get the materials, and will sometimes have to struggle with learning a hard concept without the help of a teacher or parent.

I appluad you that you are feeling motivated to get going with your education. Only you can decide your fate from here -there are no easy paths, but the one you take is up to you.

Answer 4

You could try looking at the following (if you haven't already!)

Skills for Life: http://www.sflip.org.uk/default.aspx

Learn Direct: http://www.learndirect.co.uk

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/DG_10033130

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning

They all have free courses that you could take to get some qualifications.

Also check with your local library and adult education college for other free or cheap courses.

Also have you checked to see whether you'd qualify for the 'Adult Learning Grant'? Or money from the 'Learners Support Fund'?

Plus it seems there are places that charge for their courses but will let you do their courses for free or at a greatly reduced price if you're getting government payments for unemployment etc (?being "on benefits" in the UK).

Alternatively, if you want to do the actual high school exams (?GCSEs/A Levels), you could always get copies of the syllabii for the subjects you want to do from your local exam board; teach yourself the syllabii using the internet, library books etc; then simply contact the exam board when you're ready and arrange to sit the exams as an independent candidate.

Also working voluntarily for a while in whatever job it is you want to do, is a pretty good way of letting an employer get to know you and thus see beyond your lack of high schooling, qualifications etc.

Answer 5

Study.

Pure and simple. Study.

Get yourself a good math text book. Saxon Math lends itself to self-teaching. Do a full lesson or more every day. Practice math-facts with flashcards or timed drill sheets.

Write a full page essay every day. You can find essay instructions online.

Read. Read for at least 2 hours every day. Read from great books --- classic literature from the early 1900's is sound in character, ethics, morals, etc. It is also strong in grammar. It is important to understand the correct usage of the English language. Read an entire 1950's or earlier Encyclopedia from start to finish. You will receive a very well rounded education in science, history and many more pursuits.

Read an entire 1911 Webster's Dictionary from front to back.
And read the Bible in it's entirety from Genesis to Revelation.

Use the dictionary to look up every meaning of every word until you have mastered vocabulary.

Just study!!! You can do it without spending money. All you will have to spend is time.

Show your intelligence by taking a test (but first become fully prepared!)

Answer 6

What you can do is stop blaming yourself for your education,
An education will not make you rich if you want an education then first earn the money to pay for it yourself do not rely on the state to provide.
Another thing you should do is leave Britain and go to a country where employers will give you a chance to prove your work ethic.

Answer 7

First thing, to find a better job to support yourself, you can lie about your high school education.

Most employers won't look too closely if you tell them you've finished high school but never got around to go to college.

This will provide you with more comfort, and in the meantime you can study at home to get highschool qualification.

I do not know if it exist in britain and how affordable it is, but in my country online or mail courses are relatively cheap. Maybe you can contact local associations of educators/teachers to ask for more advice on that.

Don't worry, it's never too late.

Answer 8

I suggest you look at the following website or go down to your local job centre, they can tell you more about New Deal for Young People aged 18-24

http://www.accesstohe.ac.uk/home/publications/caseStudies/

Answer 9

Why don't you ask for a part-time job as a shopkeeper or waiter and then restart high school (maybe professional or technical) taking evening classes? I think an employer would appreciate this effort :)

Answer 10

Dude,
I don't know about the UK, but I know that in the states the Army and Marine Corps. will help you get your G.E.D. when you enlist. If you don't mind getting shot at for a couple of years, it's a decent deal; and they set you up with a career you may be able to do after you get out. The pay is ok; food, shelter, and clothing are provided; and there is usually some help with education afterwards.
like I said...not too familiar with service in the U.K., but that's how they do it in the states.