School leaver pathways

Your future starts with real experience.

Practical training, recognised qualifications and meaningful work placements — supported by sector specialists and connections with hundreds of employers.

Find your pathway Visit our Jobs Fair

£40weekly allowance for eligible learners
48,000 ft²purpose-built training facility
Hundredsof employer connections

Your Springvale pathway

1
Leave school with a plan
2
Learn practical vocational skills
3
Build experience on placement
4
Progress to Level 2
5
Move into full employment and start an apprenticeship

What could you become?

Choose an area that interests you. Each pathway combines hands-on learning, qualifications and experience of the workplace.

More than a course

Springvale helps you build the skills, experience and confidence employers value.

01

Sector specialists

Practical learning delivered by tutors with occupational expertise.

02

Essential Skills

Certified literacy, numeracy and digital learning alongside your programme.

03

Work placements

Meaningful employer experience to help you understand the world of work.

04

Personal support

Life Skills, Employability and guidance to help you take your next step.

Jobs Fair poster for Thursday 5 November 2026 at Springvale Learning
Come and experience Springvale

Meet employers. Explore careers. See what’s possible.

Our Jobs Fair brings leading employers from across Northern Ireland together with young people exploring their future. School groups can meet employers and tour our vocational facilities.

Date
Thursday 5 November 2026
Time
10:00am–2:00pm
Venue
Springvale Learning
Address
200 Springfield Road, Belfast

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Read the full Pathways Guide

Turn through the complete Springvale guide for detailed information about every professional and technical area.

Your Pathway to a Brighter Future

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Ready to explore your next step?

Tell us what interests you and our team will help you discover the right pathway.

Register your interest
Professional & technical area

Pathway

Hands-on trainingRecognised qualificationsWork placement£40 weekly allowance*

School → Springvale → Work placement → Level 2 → Employment → Apprenticeship

Who this area suits

What you will study

Work-placement experience

Career opportunities

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*Allowance subject to eligibility and programme rules.