Catch22, The Prince’s Trust and V will also help to deliver the first pilot projects in summer 2011, which will see more than 11,000 16-year-olds spend six to eight weeks taking part in community and residential schemes.
"Today’s announcement is a welcome investment in young people, especially in the current economic climate," said Craig Morley, chief executive of The Challenge.
"By inspiring young people and connecting them with their communities, this scheme, building on our own work over the past two years, will have a lasting impact on society. We look forward to working with our partners in the local communities and with the other NCS providers."
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