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“Encouraging, inspiring, endearing!” Celebrating the achievements of Hertfordshire’s Young People
06 November 2015
The 2015 Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions Young People’s Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 4 November at County Hall, Hertford in the presence of the Deputy Executive Member for Children’s Services, County Councillor Maxine Crawley and the Deputy Director for Children’s Services, Education, Andrew Simmons OBE.
What a difference a diary makes!
05 November 2015
Young people from Watford and Three Rivers who took part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme at half term found inspiration in writing their reflective diaries
New website offers support for LGBT young people in Hertfordshire
02 November 2015
Members of Herts1125 Who not What (WnW), the young LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and questioning) strategic group for the county, have been volunteering their time to work with Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions to develop a new website offering support and guidance to their peers.
Have Your Voice Heard!
30 October 2015
National Youth Work Week (2-8 November) celebrates the value of Youth Engagement
Work experience gets the thumbs up
30 October 2015
Youth Connexions was joined last week by Jamie and Clayton, two Year 11 students from Highfield School, Letchworth, for a work experience placement.
‘Your Time Your Space’ – New South Oxhey Project a Success with Young People
29 October 2015
The beginning of October saw the launch of a new project at YouthZone – the newly revamped South Oxhey Youth Centre. Aimed at young people in care, young parents, carers and friends, the project is already proving to be a success.
Youth Connexions wins funding for countywide, cross-cultural music project
23 October 2015
National charity Youth Music has awarded £30,000 to Hertfordshire County Council Youth Connexions for a life-enhancing music project to take place in 2016.
The big launch: Young people set out their priorities for 2016
19 October 2015
Supported by Youth Connexions, young people from across the county came together on Saturday 16th October at County Hall for the launch of the Hertfordshire Young People’s Manifesto 2015/16, in the presence of the Executive Member for Children’s Services, County Councillor Richard Roberts.
First Aid Training wins Councillor’s Support
15 October 2015
Twenty young people from South Oxhey are delighted to have secured support for an Emergency First Aid course, thanks to their persistence and the support of County Councillor Joan King.
Young people invited to 'make your mark'
14 October 2015
The Hertfordshire UK Youth Parliament is looking for 11-17 year olds to stand for election as Members of UK Youth Parliament