Cornwall Council Launches Free ChatFuture Text Service for Young People

Young people in Cornwall aged 11 to 19 can now get careers advice straight to their phones thanks to a new free text messaging service launched by Cornwall Council.

ChatFuture, introduced this month by Cornwall Council’s Employment and Enterprise Team, is designed to provide quick and easy access to information about employment, apprenticeships, education and training placements.

How the service works

Those who sign up will receive two text messages a month with updates about opportunities and placements.

Young people can also text the support team directly with any careers-related questions. There is no need to sign up to ask a question, and users will be sent free confidential support to help them find their perfect job.

Text notifications are also available for parents, carers and teachers, who can sign up to receive updates.

Council hopes to boost confidence

Hilary Frank, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools at Cornwall Council, said:

“We want every young person in Cornwall to feel confident about their future and to know that support is there when they need it, so I’m very pleased to announce the launch of this new text messaging service.

“ChatFuture is simple, secure and completely free. We hope as many young people as possible will give it a try to help turn ideas about their future into practical next steps and realise their potential.”

How to sign up

Young people, parents, carers and teachers can sign up to ChatFuture here: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/text-update/surveys/chat-future-2

To get started straight away, text a careers-related question to 07312 263054.

More information is available at: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/text-update