Analysis

How councils are working with NCS to boost prospects for young people

2 mins read Youth Work
The Department for Education's "Opportunity Areas" - 12 places in the UK in need of extra support and funding to help boost social mobility for its citizens - were launched in 2016.

This initiative provides the impetus for a range of organisations, including NCS, to work more closely with local leaders from across communities, business and government, understanding their priorities and focusing our expertise and resources in the most relevant and impactful way possible.

The initiative has the potential to make lasting, tangible change to communities, and support NCS's aim to help young people develop the skills needed to reach their full potential, with confidence building and teamwork.

However, it is not just the individual young people who benefit, it is society as a whole. That is why we are redoubling our efforts with new and exciting approaches in these 12 areas, working in partnership to reach the young people and communities who need support the most.

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