General Article SkillForce

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Frequently asked questions.

 

What is SkillForce?

SkillForce is a charity that operates in schools and further education,  and draws on the skills and experiences of predominantly ex-Forces personnel, to inspire young people to succeed.

 

Who do you work with?

We work with young people between the ages of nine and 19 in England, Scotland and Wales. Most of our work is with young people aged 14–16-years-old, but also increasingly with primary school children and post 16-year-olds. We work in partnership with schools to shape programmes to the needs of students and the school. In general, we do this to deliver three outcomes for the young person: a) we bring the hardest-to-reach back into the fold; b) we engage those who need a tailored (more activity-based) approach to education and help them prepare for next steps in work, training or education, and; c) we help prepare primary school children for the step up to secondary school.

 

Why SkillForce?

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