Appeal to get kids involved in role of Sea Cadets
Parents in Sunderland are being encouraged to boost their youngsters’ chances of success by enrolling them as Sea Cadets.
The call follows a new youth work study by the charity, Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC), into the impact sea and naval training has had on young people’s lives.
My LegaSea saw Sea Cadets
survey more than 3,000 former cadets – enlisted from 1942 to 2001 – and found:
*95% said Sea Cadets had a positive impact on their life.
*80% confirmed the training developed their independence and skills.
*71% said Sea Cadets improved their happiness and wellbeing while serving.
*70% felt thet taking part in Sea Cadets has improved their ability to cope with challenges.
Veronika Neyer, director of youth policy at Sea Cadets, said: “My LegaSea was an exciting voyage into our history.
"The researchers say they discovered amazing human stories about cadets becoming Olympians, diplomats, naval officers, search and rescue experts, teachers, lecturers and CEOs.”
The MSSC is seeking to use the findings of My LegaSea to make a positive contribution to young people during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Anna Spencer, lead researcher for My LegaSea, said: “What we found from the many conversations and interviews with former cadets was that they spoke of building life-long qualities and character traits like resilience, independence, courageandconfidence;alsoabout strongfriendshipsandasense of community and belonging.
“These are all vital life skills that children and young people will need right now.”
For more information, go to www.sea-cadets.org/