I'm an A-level student and am considering my options for the future, one of them being university. However, with the problems within the job market, the prospect of studying for a degree that could be worthless is very off-putting.
Recently I read about the government's new National Internship Scheme. On the surface it looks like a great initiative, graduates are given the experience they need and will be able to walk straight into jobs, but we all know it won't work like that.
One alternative that is sometimes ignored is voluntary work. Volunteering is great because it can be done alongside academic study and it looks great on a CV. It can be done in a variety of sectors and offers young people valuable experience, builds their confidence and helps them find jobs. I have been volunteering for over two years and I have seen many benefits. Recently, I was chosen to be part of V20, a project run every year by national volunteering charity V. This is a huge project and I will gain many skills from it as some parts are going to be very challenging.
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