Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will have the chance to learn about options for their future at Bedford Corn Exchange and the Harpur Suite next week.

The Preparing for Adulthood Festival, being held on Tuesday 7 November, is open to young people, their families, and carers. It will offer the chance to meet post-16 education providers such as ALTR RISE, Bedford and Barnfield colleges, Youth Inspired, Reactiv8, MacIntyre and SSG Services.

There will be workshops on topics such as apprenticeships, traineeships, and supported internships, and on key skills such as searching for roles to completing your CV and interview practice.

Bedford Borough is running the event with partners including Carers in Bedfordshire, Autism Bedfordshire, SEMLEP, the Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System, the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Bedford and District Cerebral Palsy Society.

A Bedford Borough Council spokesperson said: "This is a key part of our work to ensure that all young people across Bedford Borough get the information and opportunities that they need to be able to thrive.

“If you are a young person with SEND, or if you are their carer or family member, please make sure you attend and take advantage of all the teams who will be in one place.”

To find out more or to book your place, visit https://tinyurl.com/P4Afestival

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