Provider: Scottish Forestry
The Scottish Junior Forester Award is a great way to give children and young people of all ages an introduction to the skills needed for a career in… more
Provider: Army Cadets
The Army Cadet Achievement, Teamwork and Citizenship Award has been developed thrpugh Lowland Reserve RFCA specifically to enhance the… more
Provider: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (The)
DofE is a personal journey that helps young people to get the most out of life and make a difference to the world around them. It is designed by them for… more
Provider: Prosper
At Stemovators, we’re on a mission to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and tech experts. Our Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland… more
"I'm Stephanie and I'm from Glasgow."
Stephanie is a carer for her housebound Mum. Introduced to Outward Bound Trust by her Carer Centre's youth work programme, she undertook the demanding and challenging Skills for Life Award.
Reflecting on her experience of this residential programme, Stephanie said: "I changed more in 19 days than over the course of my 18 years....I never thought that someone could develop and grow as quickly as on one of these courses....It wasn't until I took a step back that I realised what I'd achieved and what had changed."
Commenting on the benefits of youth award programmes such as the Skills for Life Award, Stephanie remarks: "They teach you so many life lessons that you can apply to everyday life"
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