Cardiff Council summer support for young people after exams

North Cardiff parents who have a child anxiously awaiting the outcome of their As A-Levels on 14 August and GCSE exams on 21 August can be reassured - help is at hand.

Cardiff Council is offering a programme of support for young people aged 16-24 to help them consider what they want to do next. A range of events, resources, and guidance about education, employment, or training are available.

The "What's Next?" website is a one-stop shop for young people, offering regularly updated opportunities in careers advice, apprenticeships, work experience, further and higher education and work  www.whatsnextcardiff.co.uk

Into Work Advice Service are offering a summer programme of employment, education and training events for young people, including a mentoring service. Into Work will also hold Results Day Support with dedicated advisors across all hubs and online https://www.intoworkcardiff.co.uk/

Dedicated support will also be available across the city on results days from Cardiff's Youth Service. Youth workers are on hand throughout the summer and into the autumn to support young people in education, training, employment, or volunteering: EIPreferral@cardiff.gov.uk, call 02920615260 or visit www.cardiffyouthservices.wales  or https://www.cardiffyouthservices.wales/school-holidays/ for more information.

 Cllr Sarah Merry, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education, said:

"We want every young person in Cardiff to feel supported and empowered as they make important decisions about their future. The ‘What's Next?' programme, along with our partners, ensures that no one has to navigate this journey alone"

For more information see: What's Next? Cardiff's Summer support for young people choosing their future