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Independent Living Skills in Watford
26 March 2018
Young people in Watford who are either living in care, or have recently left care, are enjoying taking part in an Independent Living Skills (ILS) course every week at YouthPoint Centre for Young People aimed at boosting their self-confidence and practical life-skills.
‘Embedding Careers – Inspiring All’ - YC Hertfordshire holds major event for careers education professionals
20 March 2018
On Wednesday 14 March 2018 Hertfordshire County Council YC Hertfordshire held its annual Information Advice and Guidance Conference. The event was attended by delegates from Hertfordshire’s schools and colleges. This year’s theme was ‘Embedding Careers – Inspiring All’.
Navigate your Future workshops are helping young people prepare for the world of work
25 April 2017
Navigate your Future, a package of pick and mix workshops for key stage 3, is inspiring students to think about their journey into the world of work.
YC Hertfordshire launches new Portfolio of Services for Education
03 March 2017
Enhancing employability, encouraging young people to explore a variety of career options and building resilience are just some of the ways YC Hertfordshire provides support through its portfolio of services to schools and colleges.
Primary school students are Rocketing into the Future
14 September 2016
Youth Connexions primary school careers programme Rocket into the Future supports schools in ensuring their students are prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of future life including secondary school.
Inspiring the future workforce
25 July 2016
Student from Bishop’s Stortford is given the opportunity to design and make prototype gym equipment
Students explore widely as the Rocket lands in Ralph Sadleir Middle School
05 July 2016
The Youth Connexions ‘Rocket into the Future’ programme suite encourages students to think about their skills and future aspirations. Ralph Sadleir Middle School in Puckeridge chose the Landing and Exploration module for a two day session.
Students inspired by new opportunities during careers carousel
01 July 2016
Youth Connexions recently coordinated a one day careers event for Key Stage 5 students at Presdales School in Ware. Students participated in an energetic careers carousel where they had the chance to meet local, national and global employers and seek advice and information.
Young People from Watford and Three Rivers complete their Bronze DofE Practice Expedition
30 June 2016
42 young people from across Watford and Three Rivers who are working towards their Bronze DofE awards took part in a very successful practice expedition during June. ‘Expedition’ is one of four required components of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, the other three being Volunteering, Physical and Skills.
Mission Control and Total Eclipse at Flamstead End School in Cheshunt
22 June 2016
Youth Connexions’ careers and work related learning programme Rocket into the Future is designed to inspire primary school students to start thinking about their skills and aspirations. Personal Advisers delivered Rocket into the Future sessions for both Year 6 classes at Flamstead End School in Cheshunt in mid June.