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Young people to help recruit public service staff
Herefordshire Council's Youth Service is offering an exciting new opportunity for young people across Herefordshire to get involved in the recruitment process for the council and primary care trust by becoming a member of a young people's recruitment panel.
Young people will be provided with accredited training in a variety of skills which will enable them to actively involved in interviewing prospective new employees.
Andy Preedy, Herefordshire Council, said: "This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn about the mechanics of the interview process. The skills they will develop will hold them in good stead when applying for work or for places at university".
Any young person (aged 13 to 19) from across the county interested in becoming a member of this exciting new project should contact Hugo Sugg on (01432) 383008 or hsugg@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Record number of young people signing up for the Duke for Edinburgh's Award
More than 400 young people in Hereford are set to start a Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme this year, more than ever before.
The Country has seen a big increase in the number of young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award nationally, with the number of teenagers taking part going up by 20% in the last two years.
Herefordshire has been part of this increase with the record numbers signing up for the Award which is managed by Herefordshire Council.
Mal Mason, said: "Each of the three levels of the Award recognise commitment, initiative and teamwork - exactly the qualities employers are looking for. We all know the job market is extremely competitive at the moment, and as well as qualifications, any activities which can set you apart from the next applicant is very beneficial. I have even heard of employers saying they always look for candidates with a Duke of Edinburgh Award when they are recruiting."
As well as giving young people a great qualification and many experiences to add to their curriculum vitae, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is fun to do and anyone can join. You don't need any qualifications to start, and training and guidance are provided for you all along the way.
To give young people the opportunity to find out more and talk to some of the Award's leaders call 01432 383027
Thumbs up for county’s outdoor education facilities
Herefordshire Council’s outdoor education facilities in Bodenham and Hereford have been given the thumbs up by Peter Hill, inspector for the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS).
The outdoor education team has been awarded an adventure activities license which covers activities at Bodenham Lake Sailing Centre and the Canoe Centre in Hereford. The inspector was very impressed with the standard of equipment, the professionalism of the staff and the facilities on offer. As a result, the license was awarded for two years – the maximum length of this type of license.
In addition the Bodenham Sailing Centre passed its annual Royal Yachting Association inspection and will be upgraded to a sailability centre, a centre specially designated to people with a variety of needs.
Andy Preedy from Herefordshire Council Youth Service said: 'We have an excellent outdoor education team who provide lots of activities for young people in the school holidays. During term time they work with schools to provide kayaking and canoeing opportunities for school pupils of all ages and abilities'.
At the time of the Bodenham Centre inspection a number of access 303 boats where on the lake, these boats are designed for people with special needs and were being used by pupils from Barrs Court School .
Access boats provide great opportunities for pupils with special needs to try out new activities, enjoy the great outdoor environment and participate in sport. The inspector was so impressed that he reported back to the RYA who now want the centre to become a sailability centre, a great accolade locally and regionally.
Youth Survey 2007
The Youth Survey 2007 was a postal survey to a sample of 13-18 year olds in Herefordshire.
Click on the link below to find out more.
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