QuoteYoung 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 (http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_duke_of_cambridge_partners_with_skillforce_to_launch_new_1620975541.html)
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QuoteRichard Palmer @RoyalReporter
William is hosting a gala dinner for 100 Women in Hedge Funds at St James's Palace on Oct 11.
QuotePeter 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
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QuoteThe 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 (http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/the_duke_of_cambridge_presents_the_skillforce_prince_s_award_2021228054.html)
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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.
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.
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.
:goodpost: :hug: That is a truly lovely idea! I am a big fan of mentoring and big brother big sister type of programs.
Quote from: TLLK on May 21, 2014, 10:23:21 PM
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.
The Duke of Cambridge to visit Yorkshire
QuoteThe 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 (http://www.royalcentral.co.uk/cambridges/duke-of-cambridge-to-visit-yorkshire-31092)
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.
QuotePrince 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 (http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Duke-Cambridge-visit-Goole-High-School/story-21137506-detail/story.html)
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
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
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
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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
Saw a photo of the table set up for the Skillforce event with WWI era planes hanging overhead at the Imperial War Museum.
I saw it, too, but I can't remember where......
Cindy
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.
QuoteWilliam 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 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2832348/William-tells-Remembrance-hope.html)
QuoteWilliam 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 (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/534795/Duke-and-Duchess-Prince-William-Kate-Prince-George)
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QuoteA 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.
More: Speech (http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/11127/speech)
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GBR: The Duke Of Cambridge Attends The SkillForce 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner Pictures & News Photos | Getty Images (http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?eventId=522120211)
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SkillForce Gala Dinner - Pictures - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/hlN90qJheeu/SkillForce+Gala+Dinner)
The SkillForce 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner - Pictures - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/naRYU0HYxsZ/SkillForce+10th+Anniversary+Gala+Dinner)
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William receives gift for George from nine-year-old at gala | Royalista (http://royalista.com/56995/william-receives-gift-for-george-from-nine-year-old-at-gala/)
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Prince William jokes about attaching Christmas bells to his son Prince George - hellomagazine.com (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014111321870/prince-william-prince-george-christmas-bells/)
QuotePrince 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 (http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2015-06-12/prince-william-supports-new-junior-awards-scheme/)
QuoteDuke 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 (http://www.skillforce.org/duke-of-cambridge-to-launch-primary-schools-award/)
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 (http://www.skillforce.org/hrh-the-duke-of-cambridge-kg-kt-congratulates-first-welsh-award-scheme-achievers/)
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
Based upon the comments from students, staff and volunteers it sounds like the program in Wales was a success.
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.
Quote from: Rebound on June 18, 2015, 03:55:55 PM
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.
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
Prince William has group Welsh schoolchildren in stitches | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4270990/Prince-William-group-schoolchildren-stitches.html)
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Prince William Pitches Tent Blindfolded in Wales (http://people.com/royals/prince-william-pitch-a-tent-blindfolded/)
Team building activities in Wales.
QuoteDuke of Cambridge launches awards scheme
The Duke of Cambridge is the patron of SkillsForce; today, he launched the SkillsForce Prince William Award during a visit to Llanfoist Fawr Primary School in Abergavenny. According to Headteacher, Jon Murphy, the children could hardly contain their excitement at meeting the Prince.
Through teamwork exercises, the national award seeks to instill confidence, character, and resilience in children between the ages of six and 14. Today, the Prince worked with around 80 pupils from Llanfoist Fawr Primary, Caldicot School, Monmouthshire and Bishopstone Primary School in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Read more:
Duke of Cambridge launches awards scheme – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/duke-of-cambridge-launches-awards-scheme-77232)
Happy to see kids actively participating in hands on activities rather than sitting behind a screen.
QuoteThrough teamwork exercises, the national award seeks to instill confidence, character, and resilience in children between the ages of six and 14
Every school year I'm introduced to students/children are resilient and confident. They overcome physical, emotional, educational hurdles in their lives and flourish. An opportunity to recognize those young people is beneficial to others who might not believe that they can succeed.
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SkillForce Prince William Award Launch Event - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjd7uf4Q8Tw)
Video sharing information about the award and the former service personnel who act as instructors with Skillforce.
Kids look adorable in their daffodil hats on St. David's day. :wub:
Prince William play today in the first Norfolk Polo Royal Charity Cup at Langley Abbey Estate to raise money for SkillForce and English Schools Swimming Association which Prince is patron.
Prince William is involved in a polo thriller in Norfolk - Norfolk News | Eastern Daily Press
Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
The Duke of Cambridge, Patron of @SkillForceUK, will attend the charity's Gala jointly hosted by @Childrens_Trust on 6 November
Under-pressure children are being 'tested more than ever', Prince William warns (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/06/under-pressure-children-tested-ever-prince-william-warns/)
Quotechildren are facing "considerable" pressure and are being "tested more than ever", the Duke of Cambridge has said at a charity event.
Speaking at a gala in aid of the Children's Trust and SkillForce, he criticised the impact of social media on young people's confidence and self-esteem.
The Children's Trust helps children suffering from brain injuries, while SkillForce works with ex-servicemen to teach young people resilience, leadership and self-esteem through mentoring and workshops in schools.
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "The Duke of Cambridge will visit the West Midlands on Tuesday 18th September. The Duke will attend the first national (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1037621922190843905?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge will visit the West Midlands on Tuesday 18th September. The Duke will attend the first national @SkillForceUK Prince William Award Graduation Ceremony, visit @AcornsHospice, and unveil a new statue of Major Frank Foley CMG at Mary Stevens Park.
William has multiple engagements today in the Midlands.
Visiting the Acorns Children's Hospice which was opened by his mother 30 years ago.
Prince William visits Acorns Children's Hospice in Birmingham - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOLySUGbJb0&app=desktop)
William at Skillforce's Prince William Awards ceremony.
Duke Of Cambridge Attends The SkillForce Prince William Awards 1 of 24 - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/IdsmzpGWu0z/Duke+Cambridge+Attends+SkillForce+Prince+William/v7aSkdpNuwB)
More on the award.
QuoteThrough The Prince William Award we help young people build their character, resilience and confidence to empower them to ?be their best?.
At the heart of this aspiration are our brilliant instructors, the majority of whom have served their country in the British Armed Forces. These ?heroes in schools? embody the Service values and understand the importance of teamwork, resilience and self-discipline. They are the complementary role models that many children need working alongside their teachers.
An instructor will typically go into a school for one session a week for around 36 weeks to offer a structured curriculum featuring facilitated workshops and community projects, with lots of opportunity for reflection. This gives students the chance to embed knowledge and behaviours through experience.
The Award is delivered at three different levels, Pioneer, Explorer and Trailblazer, each appropriate for a broad age range. The levels explore key themes and guiding principles
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Kensington Palace on Twitter: "A wonderful visit to Birmingham and Stourbridge today! ?There?s more about The Duke of Cambridge?s visits here: (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1042068454717751296/video/1)
Prince William kicks off West Midlands visit in Birmingham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6180181/Prince-William-kicks-West-Midlands-visit-Birmingham.html)
Prince William Marks Anniversary of Children's Hospice Princess Diana Opened | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/prince-william-marks-anniversary-childrens-hospice-princess-diana-opened/)
Why we must remember the ?British Oskar Schindler? Frank Foley ? now more than ever (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/18/must-remember-british-oskar-schindler-frank-foley-now-ever/)
William unveils statue in honour of British Holocaust hero Frank Foley - ITV News (http://www.itv.com/news/2018-09-18/william-unveils-statue-in-honour-of-british-holocaust-hero-frank-foley/)
The Duke of Cambridge's speech during the inaugural SkillForce Prince William Award Graduation Ceremony | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/duke-cambridges-speech-during-inaugural-skillforce-prince-william-award-graduation-ceremony)
William's closing remarks from his speech today.
QuoteGraduates - you will not be here today without the help of your incredible Award instructors. It is great to see so many instructors here in this room. Most of you have served in the Armed Forces and now continue your dedication in education: encouraging young people to be their very best.
Giving children exceptional role models and an understanding of what it means to be courageous, disciplined and resilient should be important to us all. And as instructors, you do just that.
Now, to you, the 2018 graduates ? give me a wave if you are graduates (I can see a few small hands!) - huge, huge congratulations.
Articles and discussion regarding Skillforce.
Speaking about ''Skill'' Force, I'm posting this new information here, when William was in his 20's (from the Carole Middleton article)
LOL with the skillforce and LOL with the quote
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?William was staying with the family when it was the lead up to Christmas, which is always a really busy time for the company, and it?s all hands on deck,? explains ?Venetia?, who worked for Party Pieces for three years.
?Kate was on packing duty, so she showed William how to grade the size of boxes according to the orders, fold the boxes together, and put the goods in, before handing them on to be double checked before they were sealed.
?He only spent a few hours doing it but he said it was pretty tiring and how much you had to concentrate, and that he didn?t want to be responsible for sending out a wrong order of Christmas decorations to someone who was expecting birthday balloons. :hehe:
?He?s a lovely guy, and it was so obvious to all of the girls who worked at PP that he was really in love with Kate, which made us a little bit jealous but then we all adored Kate.
?It was so easy to forget that William was a prince, because everyone just treated him as a friend of the family.?
That is a great story and it's a reminder that this type of work can be quite stressful. Plus it confirms what I'd expected about Party Pieces and the Middleton kids, that as in many family owned businesses everyone is expected to pitch in during the busy times of the year.
Yeah, Skill Force indeed would keep youth from antisocial behaviour.
In the UK it's a serious crime.
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/12/section/2/enacted)
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014