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Young people in Broxbourne raise money for homeless charity as part of National Citizen Service (NCS)
24 November 2016
Young people from Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross raised £140 for the charity Herts Young Homeless as part of the National Citizen Service (NCS) with Youth Connexions Hertfordshire.
Takeover Challenge 2016
23 November 2016
31 young people from Hertfordshire got a valuable insight into Hertfordshire County Council and other local public organisations thanks to the annual Takeover Challenge – a national initiative led by the Children’s Commissioner.
Youth Connexions marks the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
15 November 2016
This year marks the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and, as part of the national celebrations, Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions held a celebration to thank the centres which deliver the programme for their hard work and commitment.
Inspirational young people in Hertfordshire recognised by Youth Connexions
11 November 2016
71 inspirational young people from across Hertfordshire were recognised for their achievements during this year’s Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions Young People’s Awards, which took place at County Hall in Hertford on Wednesday 9th November during National Youth Work Week.
National Youth Work Week 2016
08 November 2016
National Youth Work Week celebrates the difference that youth work can make to the lives of young people and, this year, Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions is marking the occasion with its third annual Young People’s Awards.
Young apprentice is told “you’re hired” thanks to support from Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions
03 November 2016
A Hertfordshire employer was a very satisfied customer after Youth Connexions helped Dine Contract catering to fill an apprenticeship vacancy.
Young people raise £300 for Asthma UK
03 November 2016
Social action minded young people from West Hyde were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for £300 to Asthma UK after a summer spent fundraising for the charity.
Young People learn spooky special effects in South Oxhey
01 November 2016
Young people and their Youth Workers from the South Oxhey area have dedicated time over the last seven weeks learning how to create special effects with the input of a theatrical make-up artist as part of Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions Girls Only Youth Project.
Youth Connexions centre gets a makeover thanks to Stevenage Tesco staff
01 November 2016
The Youth Connexions Bowes Lyon Centre for Young People was given a new lease of life thanks to Tesco staff, who helped to decorate the centre as part of their Community Fortnight.
Young volunteers commended for their commitment to making a difference in Hertfordshire
31 October 2016
Young people supported by Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions have been recognised for their efforts at the Hertfordshire Year of Volunteering Awards 2016.