Opportunities Event for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities to explore next steps in employment or education

Young people from the York area who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and are in Year 9 or above are invited to the annual ‘Preparing for Adulthood Opportunities Event’, with their parents and carers, later this month.

Approximately 30 employers, education providers and support services from across the region will be exhibiting at the event at Askham Bryan College on Tuesday 14 October from 3.30-6.30pm.

The event will showcase a wide range of post-16 options and provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the support available for young people wishing to access further education, employment and training.

Exhibitors include Ad Astra, Aldwark Manor Estate, Askham Bryan College, Better Connect, Blueberry Academy, Brunswick Organic Nursery, Choices College, Choose 2 Youth, Disability Action Yorkshire, Family Fund, Groundwork Yorkshire, John Sisk and Son, Lighthouse Futures Trust, Shaw Trust Supported Internships, Supporting Choice, Tang Hall Smart, The Milner York, York College, York Learning Routes2Success and more.

Information will be available around Preparation for Adulthood and advice from the City of York Council’s Specialist Learning and Employment Advisers.

Information sessions on Supported Internships and DWP Disability Services will also be running, together with virtual reality sessions offering experiences around agriculture and animal related tasks (until 5.30pm).

Councillor Bob Webb, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “We are ambitious about supporting all young people in the city to develop their skills and secure the right opportunities for them. We know that deciding on your next step after school can be tricky, particularly for young people with SEND and their families, but the annual Opportunities Event is a fantastic way to find out more about the wealth of work, education and training opportunities available in the local area.”

Young, people, parents and carers are all welcome, and places can be booked online

https://PreparingForAdulthoodOpportunitiesEvent.eventbrite.com

For further information email skills@york.gov.uk