Support for young people around results day

With GCSE and A-level results day just around the corner, support is available for young people on the next step of their journey.

A team of qualified careers advisors will be on hand to support GCSE and A level students when they receive their exam results this month.

Dudley Council’s Connexions advisors will be available to offer advice and support. They can be contacted on 01384 811400 from 10:30am to 4:30pm on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August and all week from Monday 17 to Friday 21 August.

There’s also a drop-in support session on Friday 21 August from 10:00am at Cable Plaza on Waterfront West. At all of the sessions, independent, qualified careers advisors will be on hand to offer guidance and signposting.

The advisors will be able to offer students support and advice on their next steps regardless of the grades they received.

Councillor Wayne Little, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “Exam results day can be really daunting. Whether you get the grades you want or don’t quite get what you hoped for, there are still lots of options out there, whatever your grades, they are just one part of your story.

“We’re proud of all of the borough’s young people, their hard work, resilience and determination have got them here today.

“Our Connexions advisers are friendly, experienced and knowledgeable and they can help you on the next step of your education or career journey, do give them a call.”

You can visit the connexions page of the council website for more information.