26/08/2025
Minister Urges Students To Seek Advice After Exam Results
Following the release of GCSE and A-level results, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is encouraging students and their parents to use the advice and guidance available from her Department's Careers Service.
The Minister said: "Making informed decisions following your exam results is crucial in helping you consider the next step on your journey. No matter what your results were, there are many opportunities available to you and I would urge you to examine these fully."
She added that students may choose to stay in school, explore further education, start an apprenticeship or training programme, or enter employment, and the Careers Service can provide all the necessary help.
Justin Kerr, Head of the Careers Service, echoed the Minister’s message, strongly encouraging students to speak with a Careers Adviser to help them make informed decisions about their future.
"Whatever your results today there are lots of options open to you and getting informed, up to date advice, will help you take the right next step," he said.
Useful information is available on the Careers Service website at www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers, and for immediate support, an online webchat and telephone line are available. The webchat can be accessed by clicking the ‘Chat with Careers’ button on www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/chat-careers-service, or students can call 0300 200 7820.
Webchat and telephone support are available Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
The Minister said: "Making informed decisions following your exam results is crucial in helping you consider the next step on your journey. No matter what your results were, there are many opportunities available to you and I would urge you to examine these fully."
She added that students may choose to stay in school, explore further education, start an apprenticeship or training programme, or enter employment, and the Careers Service can provide all the necessary help.
"Whatever your results today there are lots of options open to you and getting informed, up to date advice, will help you take the right next step," he said.
Useful information is available on the Careers Service website at www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers, and for immediate support, an online webchat and telephone line are available. The webchat can be accessed by clicking the ‘Chat with Careers’ button on www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/chat-careers-service, or students can call 0300 200 7820.
Webchat and telephone support are available Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
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