HAMPSHIRE County Council is offering a helpline to those anxious about their GCSE or Level 2 results.
The helpline, which opened at 9am on Thursday, August 22, invites anyone uncertain about education, training or employment steps to chat with a careers adviser.
Members of the council's Hampshire Futures team will take calls and emails.
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The helpline's service, including advice on college applications, apprenticeships, and other careers information, is also available on Friday, August 23 and Tuesday, August 27 from 9am until 3pm.
Additionally, students feeling uncertain or anxious about their future can find more support on the Hampshire Futures website.
Cllr Steve Forster, the county council’s cabinet member for education, said: "For many of our young people, receiving results is a time for celebration as they have achieved the grades needed to move into their chosen next stage of education or training.
"Whatever their personal results, I am proud of our Year 11 students’ hard work and dedication and grateful to the army of parents, carers, teachers, and tutors that have supported each pupil.
"However, even if results are not as expected, there’s help at hand from our expert advisors who are ready to assist students plan and find alternative routes to their chosen goals, or even explore new goals."
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