School Leavers – Challenging Mainstream Education by Rachael Sumner
I joined Grant Thornton in 2016 as a school leaver straight after Sixth Form. For a while, I’d known that university was not the best option for me – the thought of moving away was daunting and trying to finance a degree was unrealistic. Continuing my education was important to me but earning money and having stability was also a big driver in my decision to get a job.