New Year, new start for Leyland young people (From Chorley Citizen)
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New Year, new start for Leyland young people
4:48pm Wednesday 2nd January 2013 in News
Young people from Leyland and South Ribble who are not in employment, education or training are being offered help in finding work.
The New Year, New Start event is organised by the county council's young people's service, at the Zone, Leyland, between 3pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday, January 9.
Help will be available for young people age 16 to 19 to complete application forms, write letters and create CVs.
During the afternoon, visitors will be able to talk to representatives from organisations about ways to improve their prospects.
There will be advisers on hand to help with any queries and to offer professional information, advice and guidance.
Attendees can also find out about local youth clubs and activities and how they can get involved with them.
There will be refreshments available free of charge.
Cabinet member for young people, County Councillor Mark Perks, said: “Events like this one are an integral part of our commitment to making sure young people have all the information, advice and support they need to make informed decisions on their future.”
