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<p>The department is keen to make the system easier to navigate for young people considering
taking technical and vocational routes and has therefore conducted extensive research
with over 2,000 young people, colleges and career advisers. While the research indicated
that young people would value a central source of information as they make decisions
about their next steps, it did not show that they found the application process itself
challenging.</p><p>As a result, the department is focusing first on ensuring young
people have the right information on all of their options, including on technical
education and apprenticeships. The department is redeveloping the National Careers
Service website, including the post-16 course directory, and our careers strategy
sets out our plans for improving the careers provision that young people receive in
school or college.</p><p>The department is still considering the feasibility and practicality
of a centralised portal for further education and will make final decisions on this
in the context of wider reforms to technical qualifications.</p>
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