National Citizen Service pilots announced
The National Citizen Service will become a reality next year.
It will provide young people with new experiences and skills to improve their confidence and help them make a difference in their communities.
Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, has announced the locations and providers of the first National Citizen Service pilots, to take place in summer 2011.
The , part funded by the Department of Communities and Local 바카라 사이트 (DCLG), aims to help young people with the transition to adulthood and encourage them to get involved in improving their local area. In addition to a 2-week residential component, participants will work together to develop social action projects in their own neighbourhoods.
Communities Minister Andrew Stunell said:
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Young people will be directly involved in the forward momentum of the programme, as feedback from participants in next year바카라 사이트檚 pilots will inform the future development of the scheme and the nationwide roll-out.
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