Havering Council is hosting an all-day ‘Moving On’ event on Thursday 9 October, where young people in school years ten and eleven can find out about their options once they hit 16.
This follows the introduction the Government’s Raise of the Participation Age initiative, meaning that young people no longer leave school at 16, but are required to continue in education, training or employment with training, until age 17, raising to 18 next year.
But this does not mean young people have to stay in school, there are a range of options open to them including apprenticeships, volunteering and training.
The event, which is also open to parents of invited young people, will take place at Hornchurch Sports Centre in Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch from 10am until 7.30pm.
Around 28 local education and training providers will exhibit at the event, including colleges, private training companies and public services such as the police, armed forces and NHS.
Young people will also be able to try some practical taster sessions in careers including hairdressing, beauty, catering and engineering.
This is the third time the Council has hosted this event, and this year, pupils from special schools Ravensbourne, Corbets Tey and Dycorts, will also be attending.
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