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ByJohn MayThere are moments in this role when you can feel something beginning to shift. Last week at Broughton Castle, I had the privilege of attending the launch of The Sun Fund – a bold, business-led initiative aimed at tackling youth disadvantage in Banbury and opening up real pathways into employment for young people. What struck…
Nearly 500 young people graduate from Career Academies
ByJohn MayI felt incredibly proud this afternoon when nearly 500 students from Career Academies all over the country came together at Westminster Central Hall for their graduation ceremony. The Career Academies UK staff team, led by Martyn and Yvonne, had put together a terrific event. Great set. Superb opening video. Faultless and efficient certificate presentations. And…
The World Scout Jamboree and personal development
ByJohn MayIn just a few days, the Scouting world will be coming together in West Virginia, USA for the World Scout Jamboree. The word ‘Jamboree’ now firmly belongs to Scouting, I reckon. In many people’s minds, perhaps, it conjurs up sepia toned images of good, hearty fun for young people, stories being told round campfires and…
An Award holder’s story…
ByJohn MaySpeech Presented by Waa NKENG MUSI, Gold Award Holder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme, Trainer of Trainers and Member of the African Regional Training Panel of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme and National Coordinator of the Gold Award Holders Association Cameroon at the Welcome Dinner of the Mr. John May,…
YouShape
ByJohn MayUK Scouting is celebrating YouShape month at the moment. Youth Shaped Scouting takes place all year round – indeed it’s at the very heart of what Scouting is about. Baden-Powell was fond of saying “Ask the boy”, to remind adults of the importance of what educationalists might call the “subsidiarity principle”. (If he…
