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Community
At HRC, we are committed to developing mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships within the communities that we serve and, in so doing, raising the aspirations of and improving the employment and life prospects of local people.
Working With Our Local Community
How we support our community:
- Attending events hosted by our local councils: East Herts District Council, Borough of Broxbourne Council and Hertfordshire County Council
- Participating in round-table discussions with local businesses and community and voluntary sector organisations
- Engaging with activities organised by Community Alliance Broxbourne & East Herts, Hertfordshire Futures, Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (HOP), and Services for Young People
- Supporting initiatives with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver a range of training workshops to local people
Part Of Our Local Community
We run a number of micro businesses within the College, so in addition to equipping our students with the skills needed to succeed in employment, we are supporting the community by providing facilities for them to use.
Drop in for lunch or dinner at The Atrium Restaurant, book a haircut or treatment at Inspires Hair & Beauty Salon, catch a show at the Michael Morpurgo Theatre, or visit an exhibition at The David Gentleman Gallery.
Our CSCS Test Centre, based at the Broxbourne campus, enables individuals to take the Health, Safety and Environment test required by law in order to work on UK construction sites.
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Volunteering In Our Local Community
We encourage and organise a wide range of volunteering opportunities that not only have a meaningful impact on our local area, but also offer our students valuable, real-world experiences that help them to grow both personally and professionally.
Whether they are gardening at churches, repairing damaged fencing in Lee Valley Regional Park, designing and installing themed window displays for charity shops, or helping to restore bark and gravel pathways, our students are developing their skills and learning the importance and value of making a difference within their local communities.
Read more about some of the recent projects we have worked on here, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
For more information about our volunteering activities, or to discuss an opportunity with us, please get in touch with our Enrichment team.
Get In Touch
We have existing partnerships with a number of local community groups and are always keen to hear about new projects or events that we can be involved in.
For more information, or to discuss how HRC can work with you in the community, please get in touch.
