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16/08/2018
Students Urged To Make Use Of Careers Service
Students in need of advice after receiving their exam results are being encouraged to contact the Northern Ireland Careers Service (NICS).
The Department for the Economy service provides impartial advice and guidance on a range of career-related issues, including further and higher education, apprenticeships, training, employment and voluntary work opportunities.
Appealing to students, Frances O'Hara, Head of the Careers Service, said: "I would encourage students, to take advantage of the professional advice and guidance available from your careers adviser to help you take the next step. A comprehensive guidance service is available for those hoping to progress into post 16 and 18 opportunities at this time. Young people and parents can also access useful information through the Careers Service website, which also contains contact details of careers offices throughout Northern Ireland.
"If you need immediate advice and guidance following your exam results I recommend you use the online webchat facility at www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers. You can contact a careers adviser by clicking on the "Chat with an adviser" button or you can speak with an adviser by calling 0300 200 7820.
"Webchat and phone opening hours will be extended and advisers will be available via webchat and telephone from 9.00am to 7.00pm on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th August and again on Thursday 23th and Friday 24th August.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone well and to reassure you that the Careers Service team is available to help you access the pathway best suited to you and your career ambitions."
(MH/CM)
The Department for the Economy service provides impartial advice and guidance on a range of career-related issues, including further and higher education, apprenticeships, training, employment and voluntary work opportunities.
Appealing to students, Frances O'Hara, Head of the Careers Service, said: "I would encourage students, to take advantage of the professional advice and guidance available from your careers adviser to help you take the next step. A comprehensive guidance service is available for those hoping to progress into post 16 and 18 opportunities at this time. Young people and parents can also access useful information through the Careers Service website, which also contains contact details of careers offices throughout Northern Ireland.
"If you need immediate advice and guidance following your exam results I recommend you use the online webchat facility at www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers. You can contact a careers adviser by clicking on the "Chat with an adviser" button or you can speak with an adviser by calling 0300 200 7820.
"Webchat and phone opening hours will be extended and advisers will be available via webchat and telephone from 9.00am to 7.00pm on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th August and again on Thursday 23th and Friday 24th August.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone well and to reassure you that the Careers Service team is available to help you access the pathway best suited to you and your career ambitions."
(MH/CM)
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