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Not sure what's next after school? Explore your options below.

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Life after school. What next?

Regardless of whether your exam results were as expected, there are lots of options open to you, plus plenty of advice and support.

Check out the links below for:

Remember that you can also talk to a Skills Development Scotland (SDS) adviser at a SDS centre or community venue, or in school if you are still attending.

Your results

Understanding your certificate and what your results might mean.

Talk to a careers advisor

Talk to a careers advisor

Keen to speak to someone in person about your results? Find your nearest careers centre.
Appeals service

Appeals service

What to do if you're concerned about one of your grades. (Image - copyright © Scottish Qualifications Authority 2024)
Your certificate

Your certificate

A guide on understanding what the SCQF levels and credits on your certificate mean.

Explore your options

Use the My World of Work website to gain an insight into how your subjects and skills could lead to different pathways.

Your subjects

Your subjects

Explore the jobs that your subject choices might lead to.
Your skills

Your skills

Identify skills you may already have gained through part-time work or volunteering.
Careers inspiration

Careers inspiration

Careers inspiration and support for secondary school pupils.

Find your first job

Ready to enter the world of work? Start with some of the sites below.

DYW North East jobs portal

DYW North East jobs portal

Access a range of local entry-level opportunities.
Apprenticeships.scot

Apprenticeships.scot

Learn about the different types of apprenticeship and search for live positions.
Tullos Training

Tullos Training

Discover how you can get matched with an employer and pursue a local apprenticeship.

Study beyond school

Keen to continue learning? Check out college and university course places that are available through clearing, or what to do if your grades aren't as expected.

Clearing overview

Clearing overview

Check out your clearing matches for undergraduate courses via UCAS.
Unexpected grades

Unexpected grades

Grades aren't what you hoped for? Don't worry, there are still lots of options.
NESCol clearing

NESCol clearing

Could a college course be right for you? North East Scotland College can help.
RGU clearing

RGU clearing

Find out which courses are still accepting applications at Robert Gordon University.
SRUC Clearing

SRUC Clearing

Some of SRUC's courses still have places available for staring this August/September.
University of Aberdeen clearing

University of Aberdeen clearing

You can still apply to join the University of Aberdeen in September through clearing.

Specialist support programmes

There are a number of programmes available if you have additional support needs or face barriers to employment.

Reach

Access information about life after school if you have a disability and/or an additional support need.

Lead Scotland

Information on post-school learning and training opportunities for disabled people and their carers.

Enable Works

Work programmes, training and resources for jobseekers with learning disabilities.

Who Cares Scotland?

Support in various forms for care experienced people.

Job Start Payment

Help with the costs of starting a new job if you're a young person or care leaver, who meets certain criteria.

Need someone to talk to?

If you're feeling anxious about your next steps, help is at hand.

Togetherall

An online mental health support service for anyone over 16 who is struggling with common life stressors or mental health challenges.

Kooth

A free online counselling service for young people aged 10-18 years.

Childline

Guidance and support if you're disappointed with your results or worried about your future.

Words of wisdom

"Everything is possible." Cyrus Todiwala, Indian chef proprietor of Café Spice Namasté, television chef and cookbook author, talks about his confusion as a youngster and dealing with dyslexia at school. He explains how he found his home in the hospitality industry and urges young people to explore what the sector can offer.

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