BRIGHTER Futures for Children is set to provide advisors for students during exam results, it has announced.
Students collecting their results on Thursday, August 18 and 25, will have access to professional careers advisors, providing expert advice and guidance.
With A-level and T-level results due to be released on Thursday, August 18, many students and young people will be concerned about their results and career options.
Advisors from Elevate will be available for face-to-face appointments at the Youth Hub in the Pinnacle Building, Tudor Road.
They can also consult them online through a live chat, over the phone, or via email.
Elevate is also running a summer careers event to give those aged 16-19, or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs or disabilities, a chance to talk to local providers about college courses, training and employment opportunities.
Brian Grady, Interim Director of Children’s Services and Director of Education at Brighter Futures for Children, said: “I would like to send best wishes to all the young people in Reading who will be receiving their exam results this month.
“They can be assured that our professional careers advisors at Elevate will be on hand to give them expert guidance and advice should they need it.
“The friendly team are available to talk online, by phone, email, or in-person, so I would urge any young person who has any concerns or questions to get in touch.”
Cllr Ruth McEwan, Lead Councillor for education and public Health, said: “This can be an anxious time for young people awaiting their exam results and I wish them all good luck.
“There are so many different options available to young people that there will always be positive ways of moving forward even if they don’t get the results they hoped for.
“I would strongly encourage them to contact the team at Elevate if they need advice on what steps to take next.”
The Brighter Futures for Children live chat service is available via: www.brighterfuturesforchildren, over the phone via: 0118 937 3766, and by email; via elevate@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
