Former members of the Armed Forces will become mentors to young people in schools across England following a £1.5 million grant to the charity SkillForce, Education Secretary Michael Gove announced today.
Through three pilot programmes, ex-service personnel will be fast-tracked into schools, using the skills and experience gained on the front line to help young people achieve. SkillForce will be funded to set up the three programmes from September 2011:
- Military to Mentors: 100 ex-service...
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