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Record number of young people signing up for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- By Chief Editor
- Published 22 Feb 2010
- Herefordshire
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More than 400 young people in Herefordshire have signed up to start a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme this year.
The country has seen a big increase in the number of young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award nationally, with the number of teenagers taking part going up by 20% in the last two years.
Herefordshire has been part of this increase with record numbers signing up for the Award which is managed by Herefordshire Council’s youth service.
Mal Mason, Herefordshire Council, said: “Each of the three levels of the Award recognise commitment, initiative and teamwork – exactly the qualities employers are looking for. We all know the job market is extrem
ely competitive at the moment, and as well as qualifications, any activities which can set you apart from the next applicant is very beneficial. I have even heard of employers saying they always look for candidates with a Duke of Edinburgh Award when they are recruiting.”
As well as giving young people a great qualification and many experiences to add to their curriculum vitae, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is fun to do and anyone can join. You don’t need any qualifications to start, and training and guidance are provided for you all along the way.
To give young people the opportunity to find out more and talk to some of the Award’s local leaders, the council is holding an open event at the Hereford Canoe Centre between 3pm and 7pm on Wednesday, February 24. Just call in or email dofe@herefordshire.gov.uk for more information.
The country has seen a big increase in the number of young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award nationally, with the number of teenagers taking part going up by 20% in the last two years.
Herefordshire has been part of this increase with record numbers signing up for the Award which is managed by Herefordshire Council’s youth service.
Mal Mason, Herefordshire Council, said: “Each of the three levels of the Award recognise commitment, initiative and teamwork – exactly the qualities employers are looking for. We all know the job market is extrem
As well as giving young people a great qualification and many experiences to add to their curriculum vitae, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is fun to do and anyone can join. You don’t need any qualifications to start, and training and guidance are provided for you all along the way.
To give young people the opportunity to find out more and talk to some of the Award’s local leaders, the council is holding an open event at the Hereford Canoe Centre between 3pm and 7pm on Wednesday, February 24. Just call in or email dofe@herefordshire.gov.uk for more information.