William: Skillforce (inactive)

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Young people are showing their commitment to their communities by taking part in 24-hour-challenges – which include transforming derelict landscapes and refurbishing community centres – with the hope their efforts will be recognised in a new national award programme.

The SkillForce Prince's Award – launched by SkillForce in conjunction with the charity's Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge – will reward young people for an outstanding contribution to a community or cause, giving of their own time to make a difference to others. To be considered for the coveted award, young people must first complete SkillForce's '24 Hours to Make a Difference' challenge, in which they will work together to plan and implement a programme that will make a significant contribution to their community.

The most outstanding participants in the challenge will be selected to receive The SkillForce Prince's Award – which includes a trophy and a significant investment or experience that will further their personal, professional or educational development – and every participant will receive a SkillForce certificate, as well as a recognised national certificate in community volunteering. Judging of all the challenges will take place this summer, with winners of the award announced in the autumn.

In a message of support to the charity, The Duke of Cambridge said:

The Prince of Wales - The Duke of Cambridge partners with SkillForce to launch new national community award 

Cindy

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Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter
William is hosting a gala dinner for 100 Women in Hedge Funds at St James's Palace on Oct 11. 

Peter Hunt ‏@BBCPeterHunt
On 11 Oct,at charity event to raise money for @SkillForceUK,William and Kate will meet Hedge Fund women whose salaries dwarf W's, for now 

Cindy

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The Duke of Cambridge has presented the first charity award named in his honour to a group of children from Oldham.

His Royal Highness gave the SkillForce Prince's Award to 10 children who worked on community projects with the SkillForce charity, ahead of a gala dinner at St James's Palace.

Three of the young people who won were Noah Levins, 15, Teegan Cowley-Merrington, 15, and Lee Booth, 16, from Saddleworth School in Oldham.

They turned a derelict piece of ground into an outside area for disabled children, cutting back trees and painting fences. Teegan said: "We just felt very proud of what we had done."

The Prince of Wales - The Duke of Cambridge presents the Skillforce Prince's Award to ten children 

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SkillForce ‏@SkillForceUK 5 hrs

We're thrilled that The Duke of Cambridge will launch a new, unique primary award program with us #inspiring ...  http://www.skillforce.org/duke-of-cambridge-to-launch-primary-schools-award/
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Royal Central ‏@RoyalCentral 7 hrs

The Duke of Cambridge will visit Yorkshire on June 4th as patron of Centrepoint and SkillForce.

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Speaking as an educator I like the idea of members of the armed forces volunteering their time to work with students in need. Having the opportunity to meet and work with a positive role model is IMHO can be very constructive. Especially if this is in a neighborhood where such figures might be few and far between. 

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HRH The Duke of Cambridge is the first to send his Birthday wishes to the charity SkillForce who are celebrating their 10th birthday.

SkillForce is a charity that works in partnership with schools, drawing upon the skills of predominantly ex-Forces personnel, to inspire young people to succeed. Its mission is to inspire young people to achieve at school and succeed in life.
Over the past 10 years SkillForce has worked with over 50,000 young people in school raising attainment, improved life chances and taught employability skills. Looking forward, the charity in the next 10 years we aspire to work with over 100,000 young people.

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 :goodpost: :hug: That is a truly lovely idea! I am a big fan of mentoring and big brother big sister type of programs.

Speaking as an educator I like the idea of members of the armed forces volunteering their time to work with students in need. Having the opportunity to meet and work with a positive role model is IMHO can be very constructive. Especially if this is in a neighborhood where such figures might be few and far between.

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The Duke of Cambridge to visit Yorkshire

The Duke of Cambridge will undertake engagements in Yorkshire on 4th June

As patron of SkillForce, The Duke's first meeting will be at Goole High School, to launch the SkillForce Junior Prince's Award. The award is part of a unique programme to develop character and resilience in school children at primary school, which includes young people who are potentially vulnerable, by encouraging confidence and community involvement throughout their school careers. Thi launch of the award is to mark the charity's 10th birthday.

More: Duke of Cambridge to visit Yorkshire | Royal Central

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I like how the Yorkshire visit ties in the history of D-Day with a hands on learning project. Students would have the opportunity to use their math skills along with carpentry to create the bridges. Team building requires communication and trust which may be lacking with some students.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, will visit the East Riding on Wednesday, June 4, when he will meet staff and students at the Goole High School.

The Duke has chosen to visit the school in recognition of its work in partnership with the national education charity SkillForce.

As patron of the charity, the Duke has been impressed by the work carried out in school through the scheme and will launch the SkillForce Junior Prince's Award.

Duke of Cambridge to visit Goole High School | Hull Daily Mail

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SkillForce ‏@SkillForceUK 4 hrs

Counting down with @centrepointuk to a grand day in #Yorkshire when The Duke of Cambridge visits: http://www.skillforce.org/ #inspiring

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Just a reminder, One more day to go:

SkillForce ‏@SkillForceUK

Counting down with @centrepointuk to a grand day in #Yorkshire when The Duke of Cambridge visits: http://www.skillforce.org/ #inspiring

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From Twitter:

Victoria Arbiter ‏@victoriaarbiter  23m23 minutes ago
Also Nov. 12th #PrinceWilliam will attend the Skillforce 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Imperial War Museum. #royal

Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter  3h3 hours ago
The Duke of Cambridge, Royal Patron SkillForce, will attend a 10th anniversary gala dinnner at the Imperial War Museum, London, Nov 12.

Clarence House ‏@ClarenceHouse  3h3 hours ago
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend an @TeamSportsAid athlete workshop on 12th November and meet young athletes destined for Tokyo 2020

Cindy

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Glad to see that Skillforce will have some publicity do to the gala dinner. And TeamSportsAid will be able to highlight some of the future Olympic team members

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Saw a photo of the table set up for the Skillforce event with WWI era planes hanging overhead at the Imperial War Museum.

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I saw it, too, but I can't remember where......

Cindy

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Imagine being the one responsible for hanging these massive artifacts ie: Spirit of St. Louis at the Air and Space  :wacko:museum.
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Skillforce matches service men and women with children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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William Tells of Remembrance Hope

Young people must stand alongside older generations in honouring those who made wartime sacrifices for Britain, the Duke of Cambridge has said.

Speaking at a gala dinner in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the charity SkillForce, Prince William said Remembrance "must never become the preserve or responsibility of one generation".  He added: "I was privileged to be able to visit the poppy installation at the Tower of London in its early days.

" Even then, before it was as famous as it is now, the people observing the poppies came from every generation.

"The young there were just as moved as the old. Their grief and thanksgiving for the sacrifice of previous generations was just as real."

More: William tells of remembrance hope | Daily Mail Online

William Jokes at Using Christmas Bells to Keep Track of George

After receiving a little bag of festive bells from a group of schoolchildren, Prince William joked: "We'll put these in his pockets and then we'll know where he [Prince George] is in the house!"

William, 32 was dressed smartly in a black tie and suit for the 10th anniversary gala dinner at the Imperial War Museum for chairty SkillForce, of which the duke is a Royal patron.

The youngsters from three primary schools in Watford,  gathered to proudly show off their project - a man adorned with poppies.
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Part of the course focuses on Remembrance and William launched the SkillForce Junior Prince’s Award earlier this year. 

As part of the evening, the duke also received a painting depicting the battle at Nimy Bridge where Lt Maurice Dease won the first posthumous VC of the First World War.  William visited his grave when he and his wife, Kate paid their respects at war memorials back in August. 

More: Kate and William to use Christmas bells so they can hear baby Prince George in house | Royal | News | Daily Express

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A Speech by HRH The Duke of Cambridge at the SkillForce 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

As Patron of SkillForce, I am delighted to be here this evening to mark the charity's tenth anniversary.  In the relatively short space of ten years, the charity has achieved so much and had a real impact on so many young lives.

The concept behind SkillForce is simple yet effective.  On the one hand, young people who are struggling with formal education need confidence building, motivation and loving discipline.  On the other hand, good men and women leave the Armed Forces every day who have spent a career instilling exactly those characteristics in others, but in uniform.  Put the two together, combine it with civilians who share the vision, and you have SkillForce.

SkillForce combines two things that are close to my heart.  It combines a concern for young people who are on the edge of society – who otherwise may not fulfil their potential – with the values and ethos of the Armed Forces.  Those values – teamwork, resilience, courage, dedication and service to others – are at the very heart of everything this charity does.

It is fitting that we should be here, at the Imperial War Museum, in Remembrance-tide, to celebrate the charity's work.  SkillForce believe as I do that Remembrance must never become the preserve or responsibility of one generation.

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GBR: The Duke Of Cambridge Attends The SkillForce 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner Pictures & News Photos | Getty Images

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SkillForce Gala Dinner - Pictures - Zimbio

The SkillForce 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner - Pictures - Zimbio
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William receives gift for George from nine-year-old at gala | Royalista
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Prince William jokes about attaching Christmas bells to his son Prince George - hellomagazine.com

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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has lent his support to a new awards scheme aimed at helping youngsters with skills like communication and teamwork.

SkillForce has launched the Junior Prince's Award, for 9 to 11-year-olds, to help them transition from primary to secondary school.

Prince William supports new junior awards scheme | Wales - ITV News

Duke of Cambridge Launches Primary Schools Award
Posted on 3rd June 2014: 11:30 pm


Royal Patron Launches Primary Schools Award

The Duke of Cambridge has launched a brand new national award for primary school children today in Goole, East Riding.

As Royal Patron of SkillForce, a charity that draws on the values and skills of ex-Forces personnel to inspire young people to achieve at school, The Duke celebrated the launch of the SkillForce Junior Prince's Award during a visit to Goole High School in the East Riding of Yorkshire on 4th June.

The unique Award is part of a programme to develop character and resilience in primary-age children, especially under-privileged pupils, as they prepare for the step-up to secondary school.

Peter Cross OBE, Chief Executive of SkillForce explains: "The SkillForce Junior Prince's Award is designed to engage younger learners in exciting lessons, challenges and community projects that prepare them for secondary education, a time when some students can begin to lose their way.

"Our programme builds up the children's confidence, resilience, teamwork and problem solving to give them a boost before the start of new adventures and encourage them to take a more active role in their town, city or village. It's SkillForce's 10th birthday, and we are honoured that our Royal Patron has marked the occasion by lending his support to the Junior Prince's Award for rollout across the country."

Duke of Cambridge Launches Primary Schools Award - SkillForce

So that was an unannounced engagement June 4

Letter to the first recipients http://www.skillforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/150526-Skillforce-message-support-Wales.pdf

HRH The Duke of Cambridge KG KT Congratulates First Welsh Award Scheme Achievers - SkillForce

Spring Newsletter - article about William meeting with Rememberance Day award recipients in November http://www.skillforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Spring-2015-Supporters-Newsletter.pdf

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Based upon the comments from students, staff and volunteers it sounds like the program in Wales was a success.

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The Goole HS visit and program launch was in June, 2014. Winners announced June, 2015, with William sending a congratulatory message.

This is such an important program. Collaboration is a hugely important part of increasingly complex work environments. Teaching this skill to children at the appropriate ages will affect the way they perceive work in the future. Businesses are looking for workers who have "soft skills".

William as Patron and Harry as supporter have taken part in fundraising and highlighting SkillForce programs.

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The Goole HS visit and program launch was in June, 2014. Winners announced June, 2015, with William sending a congratulatory message.

This is such an important program. Collaboration is a hugely important part of increasingly complex work environments. Teaching this skill to children at the appropriate ages will affect the way they perceive work in the future. Businesses are looking for workers who have "soft skills".

William as Patron and Harry as supporter have taken part in fundraising and highlighting SkillForce programs.

And it provides an opportunity for former armed forces members to move back into the civilian workforce. Which both brothers will have had experience with as they are now ex-service members themselves.

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 Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
On the 1st March, The Duke of Cambridge, Patron of @SkillForceUK, will launch the charity's new award programme, The Prince William Award.
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/...53074718773248

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
HRH will visit a school in Wales & meet children who trialled the programme, which aims to develop good character, confidence & resilience
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/...53371205623808

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke will give a speech to mark the official launch of the award, and congratulate children already participating in the programme.
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/...53983389573120

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Prince William has group Welsh schoolchildren in stitches | Daily Mail Online
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Prince William Pitches Tent Blindfolded in Wales

Team building activities in Wales.