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Young people from Welwyn Hatfield inspire their community as they transform outdoor spaces during their NCS social action project
17 August 2018
50 young people from the Welwyn Hatfield area are taking part in this summer’s National Citizen Service (NCS) programme, with Hertfordshire County Council’s youth service, YC Hertfordshire, learning new skills and making an impact on their local community.
Young people from Broxbourne demonstrate their community spirit during their summer holidays
15 August 2018
103 young people from Broxbourne and the surrounding areas are taking part in this summer’s National Citizen Service (NCS) programme with Hertfordshire County Council’s youth service, YC Hertfordshire.
Getting your A-level or GCSE results? YC Hertfordshire is here to help.
13 August 2018
Whatever results you get, Hertfordshire County Council’s youth service, YC Hertfordshire is on hand to help you navigate the choices available, whether that’s in education, training or employment.
NCS graduate wins a Diana Award for her contribution to raising awareness of mental health and bullying
02 August 2018
St Albans National Citizen Service graduate, Amy de Castillo, won a prestigious Diana Award, for her efforts in making a positive change. The 17-year-old completed NCS with Hertfordshire County Council’s youth service, YC Hertfordshire, in Summer 2017.
North Herts and Stevenage Young Parents achieve 100% pass rate in the Plus One programme
24 July 2018
Young parents from North Herts and Stevenage celebrated their successful completion of the Plus One programme run by YC Hertfordshire and were all awarded a C&G Level 1 certificate in Employability and Personal Development. This was a huge achievement as this was the first course some had attended since leaving school.
Young Parents from Watford and Three Rivers successfully complete Plus One Programme
19 July 2018
Six young people from Watford and Three Rivers successfully completed the Plus One programme which equips them with the life skills needed to help them thrive as young parents. The course was held by YC Hertfordshire at YouthZone in South Oxhey.
HRH The Earl of Wessex meets young people taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Hertfordshire
16 July 2018
HRH The Earl of Wessex, Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award, met with dozens of Hertfordshire young people taking part in the DofE Award in order to see the variety of skills developed as part of their programmes.
YC Hertfordshire Access Points
05 July 2018
One of the ways young people can access YC Hertfordshire is through its Access Points (previously called One Stop Shops).
YC Hertfordshire Employment Project in Watford - Newly employed sports coach, Elliot, thanks YC Hertfordshire in Watford for his success!
25 May 2018
Elliot, 17, from Watford is one of the successful participants who recently completed the Pathways to Success programme designed to help young people gain work experience and achieve their career ambitions.
Young people launch video to combat hate crime in Hertfordshire
24 May 2018
Young people working with YC Hertfordshire, part of Hertfordshire County Council, launched a video at Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, to encourage the reporting of hate crime.