0808 100 8000
Thousands of young people can access dedicated support when Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline opens on Tuesday 4 August.
The free* helpline from Scotland’s career service offers advice, information and guidance for young people and their parents from 8am on results day.
Around 138,000 candidates across the country will receive their results.
James Russell, SDS Director of Career Information, Advice & Guidance Operations, said: “If your results aren’t what you expected, don’t panic, you have lots of options."
“This is an unprecedented year with the cancellation of exams and we understand that may cause more worry than normal. Our advisers are here to help you and your parents and carers with information on all the options and opportunities on offer.”
The dedicated Results Helpline will open Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 Aug, 8am to 8pm, Thursday 6, Friday 7, Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 Aug, 9am to 5pm
The number to call is 0808 100 8000.
SDS advisers are at the end of the phone to help young people and their parents and carers.
The skilled professionals have access to information on course vacancies at UK colleges and universities, Confirmation and Clearing, advice about Modern, Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships and jobs, volunteering or staying on at school.
To get in touch with the helpline via social media go to My World of Work on Facebook at: Facebook.com/myworldofwork
Parents and carers can also head over to mykidscareer.com for information on jobs in demand in Scotland and tips on handling career conversations at results time.
*operator charges may apply
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body and it delivers Scotland’s career service. SDS professionally qualified advisers are available on the phone and online year-round offering career information, advice and guidance.
Scotland’s careers website My World of Work is packed with career information and advice.
Subject choices? Career planning? Supporting someone else’s career choices? My World of Work has it all covered.
You can build a personal profile and sign up for helpful updates and reminders.
Go to: myworldofwork.co.uk
SDS advisers are available on the phone.
Our helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0800 917 8000.
Find out about the jobs in greatest demand in Scotland, the routes in, and handling career conversations with your child at the times that matter most at: mykidscareer.com
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