Award scheme’s investment

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) has created a new post to boost the skills of young people in Angus and Dundee.

The two-year post will support more than 240 young people from 12 local schools and youth groups to take part in the programme.

A DofE programme involves volunteering, learning a skill, getting fit, planning and undertaking an expedition out in the countryside.

Work-ready skills are developed whilst doing the DofE such as confidence, commitment, resilience and team working.

The new post in Dundee and Angus is the first investment the DofE charity has made in the region.

Chris Wood, the new centre support officer, will help local schools to grow their DofE programmes in a sustainable way.

His work will include training new leaders and focusing on getting more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds involved.

Margo Williamson, strategic director of Children and Learning with Angus Council, said: “We are delighted that this investment is coming to Angus. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award supports young people to be the best they can be and this investment will ensure that opportunities to get involved will be more widely available to young people across Angus.”

To find out more visit www. DofE.org.