National Citizen Service (NCS) is a once-in-a life time opportunity for 15-17 year olds. It helps build skills for work and life, while taking on new challenges and meeting new people. The Challenge is the country’s largest provider of NCS which runs during the summer and October half term. 

 

NCS with The Challenge is split into three phases plus four social action days. Teams of diverse young people will partake in confidence-building activities such as rock climbing, abseiling and canoeing in phase one; independent living and professional industry coaching in phase two; whilst phase three culminates in teams creating and delivering social action projects that benefit their local community. This is followed up with a graduation ceremony and a signed letter from the Prime Minister! Participation in NCS can be used to evidence 30 hours work experience.

 

The programme costs over £1000 per young person, but thanks to government support they only ask for a £50 commitment fee from the young person, with discounts and financial support available and no cost to schools or colleges. There are no hidden costs.

 

Phil Whittaker is the regional school representative; if you have any further questions relating to the programme, feel free to contact him on: 07392873481 or at philip.whittaker@the-challenge.org

 

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