Results Survival Guide
Results day is a big day for everyone
The long wait is over and you can start looking forward to your next step. Unfortunately some pupils will not get the results that they want. Exam failure can feel like the end of the world and that there is nothing you can do. 
However its important to remember that even though you don't have the grades you wanted there are still options.
First of all it is a good idea to talk to your teachers or career advisor about the option of resitting some of your exams. You may have only missed your grades by a few marks and you could easily improve your grades if you are able to resit.
After the age of 16 you have a number of other choices and there are many organisations that can help you with further education, apprenticeships and work. Here are some of those organisations.
Go to College
Coleg Gwent |the largest further education college in Wales and one of the largest in the UK. You can choose from more than 2500 full and part-time courses. The College has campuses in Pontypool, Newport, Cross Keys and Ebbw Vale.
At Coleg Gwent you can study GSCEs, A Levels, AS Levels, NVQs and The Welsh Baccalaureate among others. For more information about Coleg Gwent visit www.coleggwent.ac.uk| or call 01495 333 333
Become an Apprentice
If you’re ambitious and want to get your career off the ground right now, Modern Apprenticeships
|can do the business for you. To become a Modern Apprentice you must be employed.
You’ll get the kind of practical skills and respected qualifications that will land you a first rate career you can be proud of. The sky’s the limit. A Modern Apprenticeship is your opportunity to start learning new things and putting them straight into action. For more information about becoming an apprentice visit www.elwa.ac.uk| or call Careers Wales on 0800 100 900.
Start a Career
Careers Wales| is an all-Wales service that gives people of all ages free careers information, advice and guidance.
The short Youth Gateway programme can help you if you're between 16 -19 and want some extra help and support before moving onto a college course or into training and employment.
Make sure you read the Careers Wales Exam Results Survival Guide| below:-
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More on Webster
For more information on finding a job you could also try the Employment Information| area on Webster. You'll find:-