National Citizen Service sees steady progress amid concerns about cost

Laura McCardle
Monday, September 1, 2014

The number of young people taking part in the National Citizen Service rose by a third last year with the majority finding it a valuable learning experience, but some experts fear the high cost makes it unsustainable long term.

The analysis shows nine out of 10 young people who took part in the National Citizen Service in 2013 said they learned new skills. Picture: NCS Trust
The analysis shows nine out of 10 young people who took part in the National Citizen Service in 2013 said they learned new skills. Picture: NCS Trust

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