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Pupils at the Thomas Alleyne Academy in Stevenage jump onto the Careers Carousel
24 October 2016
Interview techniques, CV writing and brushing up on decision making skills were all part of a Careers Carousel session delivered by Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions to pupils at the Thomas Alleyne Academy.
Could your company offer a young person a taste of the working world?
20 October 2016
Employers across Hertfordshire were encouraged to help young people get their first taste of the world of work as part of National Work Experience Week.
Record breaking turn out for bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
20 October 2016
Over 50 young people turned up at Youth Connexions YouthPoint Centre for Young People in Watford last Tuesday to enrol in the bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for 2016/17.
Young health champions in Tring inspired by Maasai warriors to fight for the health of their peers
19 October 2016
Ten Tring School pupils trained to become Youth Health Champions were inspired by a group of Maasai Warriors who joined them during their planning meeting last week.
Young people get on their bikes for film competition
17 October 2016
A short film called ‘Unskilful Wheels’ was produced by young people at the Hertfordshire County Council’s Youth Connexions Bushey Wheels Project.
National Work Experience Week 2016
14 October 2016
Youth Connexions support around 7,000 young people each year to take up work experience placements which gives them valuable insight into the world of work.
On your marks, get set, bake
05 October 2016
More than £120 was raised in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support by young people from Ware at the Youth Connexions Centre in Marsh Lane.
Watford and Three Rivers Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition successfully completed
05 October 2016
More than 40 intrepid young adventurers from Watford and Three Rivers took part in their qualifying expedition for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions.
Young people inspired to succeed
29 September 2016
800 young people celebrate their Youth Connexions National Citizen Service graduation
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.