YC Hertfordshire outdoor youth work resumes
28 May 2020
YC Hertfordshire's youth workers will be out and about on streets and in parks across Hertfordshire working with young people as lock down is eased.
Young People in East Herts provide comfort to isolated older and vulnerable people with a Hug by Post
21 May 2020
Young people in East Herts have been making handmade cards and writing poems to send out to older people across Hertfordshire who receive Meals on Wheels, Emergency Food and Grocery Bag services, to help them feel more connected with their local community during these challenging times. The initiative was led by YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People, part of Hertfordshire County Council.
Young people have their say!
18 May 2020
Climate change, mental health, bullying, knife crime and body image were all identified as key concerns for young people in Hertfordshire in a recent survey.
YC Hertfordshire North Herts Youth Council has gone virtual!
24 April 2020
YC Hertfordshire North Herts team is now helping young people get involved in their local communities from the safety of their own homes. Youth council meetings are now happening virtually via video and young people have been busy putting together some top tips for their peers.
Year 10 students meet employers at YC Hertfordshire Careers Carousel event
09 April 2020
In February over 230 Year 10 students at Goffs Academy had the opportunity to meet with over 30 national and local companies from a diverse range of industry sectors as part of a careers carousel event organised by YC Hertfordshire.
YC Hertfordshire holds major event for careers guidance and work-related learning professionals
26 March 2020
YC Hertfordshire holds major event for careers guidance and work-related learning professionals
Coronavirus - COVID-19 information
26 March 2020
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2020
18 March 2020
Wednesday 18 March is National Child Exploitation Awareness Day which encourages everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse (including sexual abuse) and adopt a zero tolerance to adults developing inappropriate relationships with children or children developing inappropriate relationships with other children.
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.
Year 8 students are challenged to think about how they will navigate their futures
02 March 2020
Year 8 students at Goffs Academy recently took part in some of the YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People “Navigate Your Future” workshops where they explored careers, the diversity of the jobs market, skill sets needed for the future job sector, and what steps they need to take in the next few years to identify the career path they want to pursue.