Students collecting their GCSEs today are being reminded that there’s no wrong path when it comes to the options available to them.
From further education, A Levels or Vocational Courses, Apprenticeships, employment with part-time study or other training, there are a wide range of options for school leavers.
With thousands of students up and down the country considering their next steps, Staffordshire County Council’s Careers Participation Service is on hand to help them navigate their options and find the path that is right for them.
For those with a 6th Form, College or job offer who aren’t sure if it’s right for them, advice and support is available.
Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Education Jonathan Price said: “Today, thousands of students across Staffordshire will be nervously awaiting their GCSE results, and I want to congratulate every one of them for the work they have put in over the last two years. All students should be proud of their results, no matter what they achieve. All young people need to stay in education or training until they are 18, but this does not have to be full time at school or college. Students can mix and match with work-based experience, or even become self-employed. Our career experts are on hand to give those who are perhaps unsure about their future the right advice and support to help them take that next step.”
Students can visit the Staffordshire Jobs and Careers website, while the Careers Participation Team can be contacted at CareersParticipation@staffordshire.gov.uk.