Young people’s survey – tell us how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected you

29 June 2020

Young people in Hertfordshire are being asked about how lockdown has affected their wellbeing in a survey this July.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 information

26 March 2020

UPDATED COVID-19 or coronavirus information

17 March 2020

COVID-19, or coronavirus, has now been confirmed in Hertfordshire.  YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People projects will continue to run as normal.  If there is any change to this, we will update this website as soon as possible.  You can also contact us via yc@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 123 7538.

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.