Progression from T Levels has been a focus of the programme, ensuring that students, parents and employers are clear about the range of progression opportunities available to T Level graduates. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has worked with employers, providers, and industry experts to develop progression profiles, which illustrate the range of progression options available following completion of a T Level. To develop progression profiles, IfATE have mapped content that is common to T Levels and apprenticeships, linking back to the occupational maps which show the skilled occupations that they can lead to. The profiles will evolve as T Levels and occupational standards are updated and as we and IfATE continue to engage with employers, providers and industry experts. It is important to note that while the profiles show some of the pathways that are available, many other opportunities will be available. The National Careers Service provides free, up to date, impartial information, advice and guidance on careers, skills and the Labour Market in England. The Service helps customers make informed choices about their career options, with discussions tailored to meet the individual needs and circumstances of each customer. Young people aged 13 to 18 can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via local telephone-based careers advisers or the webchat function on the National Careers Service website. This can include support relating to T Levels and its progression opportunities. Following receipt of their exam results, young people can access exam results careers advice from the National Careers Service, advising them on their next steps including information and advice relating to T Levels. The Get the Jump: Skills for Life campaign helps young people aged 14 to 19 to understand their education and training choices, how they compare and where they can lead including a link to a T Levels page which incorporates information on progression and careers related to the qualification. The ‘Helping young people make education and careers choices’ page on the Service website provides advice for how parents, carers and guardians can support their young person to take their next steps. As IfATE’s progression profiles illustrate, T Levels are an excellent preparation for a wide range of L4 apprenticeships, although some may have specific entry requirements such as a period in employment. Some apprenticeships may also be reduced in duration because of prior learning gained during the T Level. T Levels are based on the same occupational standards as apprenticeships and, as such, align with other technical education provision within the same occupational route. The Government agrees that Level 4 and 5 qualifications are a key priority in meeting skills needs. We are delivering reforms to improve the profile, quality and perceived prestige of higher technical education (i.e. classroom-based technical education at Levels 4 and 5). This aims to ensure that higher technical education is seen as a high-quality option for young people and adults that provides the skills employers need. Central to these reforms is the introduction of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs). HTQs are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education as providing the skills employers need and branded with a quality mark to make this clear to learners and employers. The first qualifications (Digital HTQs) started in September 2022. HTQs in Construction and Health and Science will be available from September 2023. Our reforms to higher technical education have been backed by substantial investment, including up to c.£117m to date of announced funding to help support the growth of provision across the country, on top of up to £300m to create a network of 21 Institutes of Technology. HTQs are an excellent progression option for young people who have completed Level 3 qualifications and are a particularly suitable progression option for T Level graduates who can continue to develop knowledge and skills in the same technical route. For example, a student with a T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development could progress to a related HTQ such as a Foundation Degree in Software Development.