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The Herald Scotland
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Acclaimed helpline offers support to young Scots with SQA results
The pupils and students – along with their parents and carers – will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland's (SDS) Results Helpline (0808 100 8000), which opens from 8am on results day. The Helpline will once again be staffed by expert careers advisers to assist anybody that needs help with their options and next steps, providing impartial career information, advice and guidance. The team of qualified advisers from Scotland's national skills agency will be at the end of the phone line to offer guidance on colleges and universities, UCAS Confirmation and Clearing, apprenticeships, jobs and other training, volunteering, or staying on at school. Dave McCallum, Head of Career Information, Advice and Guidance Operations at SDS said: 'Our message for young people and their parents and carers as their results arrive is not to panic. Everything might seem overwhelming right now but remember that this is just one step on their journey. 'Our experienced advisers are here to provide expert support and guidance, offering information on a wide range of options and opportunities. They are also trained to help young people recognise that they are more than their exam results, giving them the confidence to see their strengths and abilities beyond qualifications.' The SDS Results Helpline has been going for 33 years and has helped tens of thousands of young Scots. There's also an SDS careers adviser linked to every secondary school in Scotland, with almost a quarter of a million school pupils from P7 to S6 receiving careers information, advice and guidance each year*. Calling the SDS Results Helpline was the start of ongoing career guidance for Greenock pupil T.J. Smith, who is now set on his goal for a career in sport. When T.J. opened his SQA certificate on Results Day last year and didn't get the National 5 results he had hoped for the 16 year old called the Results Helpline to find out more about the [[SQA]] appeals process. Inverclyde Academy pupil T.J. explained: 'I was nervous about my results, which weren't what I expected, so I called the Results Helpline to ask questions about my options and the appeals system. The adviser was really helpful and after we spoke I felt much better and knew what I needed to do.' The Results Helpline careers adviser who spoke to T.J. also sent a referral on to his SDS school careers adviser, Larry Hansen, who picked up conversations with the teen when he started fifth year. From then, Larry and T.J. met at school on a regular basis to look at options available to support his ambition to pursue a career in sport. Added T.J.: 'Now I know what qualifications I need to be able to get into my chosen career, so the support I got from Larry has helped me focus in school this year, so I could work towards my goals.' Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: 'Young people have so many different ways to achieve their qualifications, with many eagerly anticipating their results coming through next week. 'It is important that no matter how they do, young people and their families have access to trusted and reliable information on potential next steps. That is what the advisers at the Skills Development Scotland helpline provide. 'I would encourage everyone looking for impartial and expert advice on the options available, whether that is in work, training or further study, to consider contacting the helpline.' In addition to the dedicated SDS Results Helpline, young people and their parents or carers can also speak to an SDS adviser at a SDS centre or community venue, visit Scotland's career information and advice website, My World of Work, or speak to directly to an SDS school-based careers adviser for year-round support. The number for the 2025 SDS Results Helpline is 0808 100 8000 and will be open Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August from 8am to 8pm and Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August from 9am to 5pm Careers adviser prescribes healthy future for Gracie Choosing a Foundation Apprenticeship at school was the best medicine for Gracie Forrester, who is now on a clear path to work in care. Gracie, from Perth, was thinking about leaving Bertha Park High School after fifth year with no plans for next steps, until she met with the school's Careers Adviser, Maxine Scott. (Image: Gracie Forrester gained experience at Blairgowrie Community Hospital) It was through meetings with Maxine that Gracie realised there were options to help her achieve her dream of working in Healthcare. Now Gracie is future focused, having gained invaluable work experience during her time in school, a part time job at a local care home and secured a place in college. Gracie, now 18, explained: 'I knew I wanted to work in Healthcare. I thought it would be a great career where I would be able to help people. 'I had picked subjects I liked, including Biology, but I wasn't enjoying school at all and suffered from anxiety. 'It was then that I met with Maxine, and she encouraged me to think more about my options. Together, we looked at jobs, college and courses I could take whilst still at school.' Maxine is one of hundreds of Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisers working across every state school in Scotland, supporting pupils with career information advice and guidance. Maxine said: 'Once I got to know more about Gracie we started to discuss her career ambitions and option choices and it was at that point I explained the opportunities with the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare, which is a school subject giving pupils the chance to gain work experience as part of their qualification.' A Foundation Apprenticeship is a subject choice that allows pupils to get real industry experience while they are still at school, combining time spent with a learning provider and an employer. Completion leads to a qualification at the same level as a Scottish Higher and recognised by all colleges and universities in Scotland for entry into their further and higher education courses. Gracie said: 'When Maxine told me about the Foundation Apprenticeship it sounded perfect. It would mean I would stay on at school but get the chance to learn at college and get on-the-job experience.' As part of her Foundation Apprenticeship with Perth UHI, Gracie spent one day a week working at Blairgowrie Community Hospital in the elderly ward. Gracie said: 'I absolutely loved my experience on my Foundation Apprenticeship and it made me even more confident that I wanted to work in Healthcare.' Gracie also used her school year to help catch up on other subjects, choosing Human Biology, a National Progression Award in Exercise and Fitness and a Higher in Literature and Communication. With Maxine's help, Gracie successfully applied for an HNC course in Healthcare Practice at Perth UHI, which starts in the new term. Meanwhile, the caring teen landed a support staff role at another local care home, offering paid work over the summer months. Gracie said: 'I've had my best year at school, and I would never have had the chance to experience it if I hadn't got advice from Maxine. Maxine has been an amazing support and has helped me a lot. As well as talking me through my options she's helped me with job and college applications, developing my CV and my interview skills.' There's still time for pupils starting senior phase to choose a Foundation Apprenticeship. To find out what subjects are available at your school and apply online visit
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elizabeth Olsen's in the highest-stakes love triangle ever in Eternity trailer
A24's latest niche market is the love triangle. See: Past Lives, Challengers, and Materialists (yeah, those are all written by the same married couple, what of it?). But on Tuesday they debuted the love triangle to end all love triangles, literally. In the Eternity trailer, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) wakes up in the afterlife and immediately faces the highest-stakes choice she'll ever make: spend eternity with her second husband of many decades Larry (Miles Teller), or her first husband who died young (Callum Turner)? If that wasn't intense enough, Olsen only has one week to decide between the two loves of her life. It's unclear why Turner got to hang around 'the Junction' for decades waiting for Joan to show up while Joan only gets days to choose, but it does allow Turner some swoon-worthy moments: 'When eternity's on the line, seems like nothing,' he says of the long wait for his wife. 'That's a good opener,' Joan has to admit. Larry may find it tough to compete with his wife's long-lost war hero husband, but as he insists, he can be romantic too. 'I don't care where we end up, just as long as we're together,' he tells Joan, adding later, 'Knowing you're happy makes me happy.' The afterlife (or at least 'the Junction') in Eternity has a Good Place-esque cutesy cheer coupled with a capitalistic sense of competition—not just between eternal companions, but also among the possible locales to spend forever. There are sign spinners and spokespeople representing places like 'Smoker's World,' 'Studio 54 World,' or 'Man Free World.' We also meet two afterlife coordinators, played by the delightful duo John Early and Oscar winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph. David Freyne (Dating Amber) directed the film from a script he co-wrote with Pat Cunnane (Designated Survivor). Eternity will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September before debuting in theaters in November. More from A.V. Club Together is for lovers with strong stomachs What's on TV this week—Chief Of War and Eyes Of Wakanda Rupert Everett says he was fired from Emily In Paris, calls it a "tragedy" Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elizabeth Olsen Navigates an Afterlife Love Triangle in ‘Eternity' Trailer
In the A24 film Eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is a woman of her word. When she married her husband Larry (Miles Teller), the phrase 'till death do us part' meant something to her. It meant something to her first husband Luke (Callum Turner), too, but his life being claimed while he was away at war assured it was a short-lived agreement. What Joan didn't anticipate, however, was that her promise to both men would extend to the afterlife. In the latest Eternity trailer, Larry arrives at the junction, essentially a train platform where souls can decide where they want to spend the rest of eternity. They have one week to make their decision. Larry is thrilled when he reunites with Joan, knowing they can make the choice together. But Luke has been waiting decades to do the same. 'I never dreamt you this clearly,' Joan tells Luke, who says she's exactly how he's dreamt her during all of their years apart. More from Rolling Stone 'Sorry, Baby' Wants to Introduce You to Eva Victor, Superstar 'Materialists': Dakota Johnson Knows You Deserve the Best Soulmate Money Can Buy 'Bring Her Back' Proves the 'Talk to Me' Guys Aren't One-Hit Wonders 'I've just been reunited with both of my dead husbands and I have to pick where to spend eternity,' Joan says, overwhelmed and torn. From there, the afterlife romance olympics begin. Luke has all of the slick one-liners and the advantage of 67 years of practice. Larry, on the other hand, has high hopes and his fingers crossed. The choice is up to Joan, but it won't be an easy one. 'It's real fun,' Olsen told Extra about the film earlier this year. 'It's a callback to Billy Wilder films. I think it's gonna be a special romantic comedy that we're all really proud of. I'm excited for it to come out this year.' Eternity is scheduled for theatrical release in November. The film written by Pat Cunnane and director David Freyne also stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Olga Merediz, and John Early. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century Solve the daily Crossword
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Elisabeth Olsen has to choose between Miles Teller and Callum Turner in Eternity, watch trailer
Ever wondered about the afterlife? What must it be like after you close your eyes for the final time? Well, the studio A24 is coming up with their own idea of an afterlife with the film Eternity, starring Miles Teller, Elisabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and John Early. Directed by David Freyne, the movie follows a sort of bridge between life and eternity, where the people who have just passed away must decide how they are going to spend the rest of time, and most importantly, who they are going to spend it with. Teller, who plays the character of Larry, finds himself suddenly pulling up to the 'junction,' the aforementioned bridge. The junction is filled with Wes Anderson-like colours, where Larry and his sideburns try to come to grips with the fact that he is in fact dead. He even gets appointed an 'afterlife coordinator' who explains to him the entire idea behind the junction and how he has to choose where he is going to spend eternity and with whom. Soon his wife Joan (Olsen) also joins him in the afterlife, and she seems much more accepting of the fact that her life on Earth is over. ALSO READ: Sydney Sweeney's new 'great genes' ad campaign gets criticised for being insensitive and in poor taste. Watch As the couple rejoice at the idea of getting to spend the rest of eternity with each other, they are hit with a huge twist as Olsen's ex-husband Luke (Callum Turner) also comes into the junction. The trailer shows a positive side of the afterlife and makes one wonder about the existence of such a blissful place. Judging from certain shots, it seems that the people at the junction get a chance to preview the locations before choosing their final destination, as we see Olsen spending time with Luke and Larry at different scenic locations as she tries to choose between her first love and her current husband. Both men lay it bare as Luke seems to be playing the role of the first love to perfection, while Larry tries to make his wife remember why she fell for him in the first place. A24 hasn't announced the final release date, but Eternity will be coming out in November.
The Verge
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
In A24's Eternity, the afterlife is whatever you want it to be.
Posted Jul 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM UTC In A24's Eternity, the afterlife is whatever you want it to be. Larry (Miles Teller) needs a few beats to figure out that he's dead in the new trailer for director David Freyne's metaphysical romcom Eternity . But once he does, Larry realizes that he has to figure out a way to convince his recently-deceased wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to spend the afterlife with him rather than her first husband Luke (Callum Turner). No firm release date just yet, but the film's out this November. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Charles Pulliam-Moore Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Entertainment Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Film Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Trailers
