Website helps young workers aimhigher

A new website has been launched to inspire and inform young people about expanding their career options.

Aimhigher, to provide information to young people about the benefits of a higher education, has launched a website aimed at 18-30 year olds who are already in work to
inform them about the benefits of going back into education and give advice about the practicalities of how to do it.

Recent DfES research found that graduates are twice as likely to be promoted at work, twice as likely to go on holiday abroad and own homes that are 50
per cent more expensive than their non-graduate peers, meaning young people who started work straight from school could really benefit from going back into education.

The site recognises that 18-30 year olds are likely to have commitments that could put them off going to university or college - such as a mortgage or family - and gives information about how to plan for these factors like
''learn while you earn'' options or part-time study.

There are currently around 50,000 courses at 500 universities or colleges so the Aimhigher site also gives information about how to choose a course, how
to go about applying and how to fund your studies.

To access the site simply visit www.aimhigher.gov.uk and click through the ''At Work'' section.



Aimhigher is a three-year campaign that began in January 2002 providing information to young people about going to university and the benefits of higher education. It has a particular focus on reaching young people from families and communities who do not have a tradition of entering higher
education. The campaign also provides information about the financial support available for students. For more details see the website at