A helpline specially designed to support Helensburgh students awaiting their Higher, National, and Advanced Higher exam results will open in time for the big day next month.
The Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline will be live from 8am on results day, Tuesday, August 6.
It will offer young people, their parents, and carers impartial career information, advice, and guidance.
Expert careers advisors will provide advice on colleges and universities, UCAS confirmation and clearing, apprenticeships, jobs and other training, volunteering, or staying on at school.
Dave McCallum, head of career information, advice and guidance operations at SDS, said: “Our message for young people and their parents and carers as their results arrive is not to panic.
“Everything might seem overwhelming right now but remember that this is just one step on your journey.
“Our experienced advisers are here to provide expert support and guidance, offering information on a wide range of options and opportunities.
“Whether you didn’t receive the results you were hoping for, or exceeded your expectations, we are here to help you navigate the next steps and the make the best decisions for your future.”
The helpline, in its 32nd year of existence, has already assisted tens of thousands of young Scots.
Jenny Gilruth, Scotland's education secretary, said: “I want to pay tribute to all the young people who have worked incredibly hard and are now waiting for their exam results.
“Results day can be a very emotional one for pupils, parents and carers.
“There are options out there for you whatever your results may be. The helpline provides a valuable opportunity to speak directly with someone who can offer impartial, expert advice on your options.
“Anyone with concerns, no matter how small, should take the chance to phone the careers experts if they need advice or reassurance."
Gavin Yates, executive director at Connect, said: “Each year we encourage parents, carers and young people to use the results helpline.
“There are opportunities for everyone, whatever their results are. With the support of the results helpline team, families can navigate these to explore all options.'
The 2024 results helpline, at 0808 100 8000, will be open from 8am to 8pm on August 6 and 7, and from 9am to 5pm on August 8 and 9.
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