NCS (National Citizens Service)

More than half a million 16- and 17-year-olds have done courses with the National Citizen Service, getting involved in their local community and building those all important “life skills” in the process. Programmes are based throughout the UK and are two or three weeks in length, with the latter including a residential trip of four nights. A government initiative, NCS works in partnership with regional colleges, clubs and charities. The well-designed website makes applying painless, and points young people in the direction of apprenticeships as well as the government’s “Kickstart” work scheme for 18-to-24 year olds. NCS Patrons are a worthy bunch, including adventurer Bear Grylls and General Sir Nick Carter, head of the Armed Forces.

Away From Home

Address:	Offered all over England and Northern Ireland
Residential/non-residential:	Courses at this location are residential
Courses offered:	Business & entrepreneurship Leadership Life skills Outdoor adventure Sleepaway camp (multi activity)
Age range:	Ages 15-17 years
Dates:	See course provider for dates
Fees:	£95 per week (bursaries are available)

Local To You

Address:	Offered all over England and Northern Ireland
Residential/non-residential:	Courses at this location are non-residential
Courses offered:	Life skills Social Action & Volunteering
Age range:	Ages 15-17 years
Dates:	See course provider for dates
Fees:	See course provider for details

Online Courses

Courses offered:	Business & entrepreneurship Life skills
Age range:	See course provider for details
Dates:	See course provider for details
Fees:	See course provider for details

Futuremakers

Address:	Offered all over England United Kingdom
Courses offered:	Paid Work Placements
Age range:	Ages 18-24 years
Dates:	Placements are offered throughout the year, and last between 9 and 12 months
Fees:	You are paid!

Essentials

Contact
08001 97010

Website
wearencs.com

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