Government launches new scheme for 16-17 year olds

[Mary Smith]

Just heard about National Citizen Service – a new scheme where 16 to 17 year olds go on a 8-9 day residential and then do work in their community.
It’s capped at £50 and includes their food, transport and equipment. Think they go climbing and canoeing.
Details here: http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
It’s not quite the army, but might be good.
They graduate and get a certificate at the end of it all.
School should be running it, but individuals can apply.

Imagine that, no teenager around the house for nearly two weeks!?! Would make me sad tho.

[Amanda]

Great idea. Now how can I sign him up for it 😉
He’d never agree – far too lazy :silly:

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[Cynthia Richards]

I wish they had this in the US. Does anybody know if they do? 🙂

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[Mary Smith]

Hi Cindy – this is brand new in the uk. But anything that comes here has usually been road tested on your side of the planet. I’ll ask my friend in San Francisco.

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[Keith Smith]

Lazy? Never! Mine would never sign up for this but he would love it if he did. Think schools will be arranging but individuals can go through the website. Only looked quickly. So sorry if I got it wrong

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