Elevate Wokingham is an information, advice, and guidance service for 16 to 18 year olds in Wokingham Borough, offering support for those who are not in education, employment or training (and young people aged up to 24 with an EHCP), also known as NEET.
We also have a range of information on our website, useful for any young person thinking about their next steps, including:
Information to help explore post 16 and post 18 options
Education, courses and training
Tips for applying for work and apprenticeships
Information on local opportunities such as volunteering
If you would like our support for yourself / a young person, you can submit a referral to us here or contact us at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk.
Our careers advisers can offer support on the phone or email, via Teams meetings or an in person appointment at a community location.
Get in touch at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk, to see how we can help you.
Exam Results... What Next?
Results Day Support:
This year Elevate Wokingham will be offering drop-in advice sessions to support young people with their next steps after receiving their exam results:
The sessions will run at Wokingham Library on:
Thursday 13 August, 10-4pm and Friday 14 August, 10-1.30pm
Thursday 20 August, 10-4pm and Friday 21 August, 10-1.30pm
Young people can drop in to one of these sessions on the day, without an appointment
You can also contact us on the day for further support at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk
or you can call us on 07554437421
Ongoing Support:
Young people worried about their next steps don’t have to wait until the sessions – they can get in touch with the Elevate Team at any time by contacting us at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk
Our Careers advisers can offer support on the phone or email, via Teams meetings or an in-person appointment at a community location:
Charmian Shute, Team Leader: 07710 117650
Kulwinder Kaur, Careers Adviser, 07554437421
Martyn Ford, Careers Adviser, 07769 966597
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