New What Next event dates
The What Next series is a set of free online events designed to help young people – and the parents and carers supporting them – feel confident about their next steps in education. Each session is run by Get Career Confident’s qualified Careers Advisers and takes place via text-only chat, so you can join in from anywhere and ask questions at your own pace.
Whether choosing GCSEs, planning for university, or exploring college options, our What Next events give you clear, friendly guidance and practical support right when you need it.
What Next: Post 16 Options 10th November 2026
An overview of post 16 options across Sussex, including A Levels, T levels, vocational pathways and apprenticeships. For anyone in Year 11 thinking about life after GCSEs, and their supporters, parents and carers
What Next: GCSEs 26th January 2027
For learners in Year 8 or Year 9 – or a parent or carer helping someone decide their next steps.
What Next: Post 18 Overview 25th May 2027
An overview of post 18 options across Sussex, including university, work and apprenticeships. This will be ideal for anyone in Year 12 or 13 thinking about life after college, and their supporters, parents and carers.
What Next: University 15th June 2027
The webinar is especially useful for students, parents and carers who are considering higher education and want to better understand the opportunities available.
Download our flyer here to share with learners, colleagues, parents and carers and find out more on our website here.
Don’t forget our Get Career Confident website is a key resource for you, your learners and their parents and carers to use throughout the year. It’s designed to help young people make informed, inspiring choices about their futures. Make sure to bookmark www.getcareerconfident.co.uk and share it with your colleagues.