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A local charity set up to improve the confidence, safety and opportunities for young people has been supported by two of Milton Keynes largest companies.

The former Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Mick Giannasi, has been appointed as a Trustee for leading child safety charity, the Children's Safety Education Foundation (CSEF).

City bankers from Standard Chartered have teamed up with young people and staff at Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey for the ultimate physical challenge in a fundraising bid for the youth centre.

A ground-breaking website for young people wanting to pursue careers in the UK media and creative industries has just celebrated its 1st birthday.

South Florida Youth Summit Creates a Space for Today’s Youth To Become Community Builders and Leaders

HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, has voiced concerns about the continued high risks for young people of having a heart attack following the release of a report today.

Voidcomp, a Sheffield based company has recently worked with the social enterprise Momentum. Voidcomp has produced four short films highlighting the personal development that four participants achieved through attending the Leadership Course.

British businesses may wait until the New Year to start recruiting young people according to Quest Professional Business Training.

Living the Dream have produced a DVD for secondary schools, Voices Within, to help tackle bullying. The project was entirely scripted, directed, filmed and produced by young people.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of changes to its operational, marketing and fund-raising functions to meet strategic and educational goals as the training provider enters its 25th anniversary year.

With the new school year underway, leading youth maritime charity UKSA has received a grant of £6,000 from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation to ensure that all its students can complete their studies.

The popular answers to why young people rioted and looted was the lack of jobs and cuts to youth provision. However the fact remains that many young people lack employability skills and the ability to present themselves effectively to employers.

Capita’s 13th National Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Conference is taking place on Monday 31st October 2011 in Leeds

In light of the recent riots and subsequent debates throughout the media about why and how society has got to the point where thousands of people have taken to looting and burning buildings in cities across the country.

New resesarch reveals that young people’s life chances are determined by where they are born and grow up.

A local charity set up to improve the confidence, safety and opportunities for young people has been supported by two of Milton Keynes largest companies.

The former Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Mick Giannasi, has been appointed as a Trustee for leading child safety charity, the Children's Safety Education Foundation (CSEF).

Well, it is that time of year when the Government turns its attention to the youth related problems again in an attempt to appease the growing frustration within communities up and down the country

City bankers from Standard Chartered have teamed up with young people and staff at Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey for the ultimate physical challenge in a fundraising bid for the youth centre.

Ensuring kids are as busy as possible could be key to keeping them out of trouble during the school holiday. Charity YHA is targeting concerned parents with news of its Do it 4 Real residential summer camp programme for 10 - 19 year olds.

The Young People are our Future project is now up and running with the launch of the web site on May 1st 2012. This dynamic activity is the ultimate community project designed to educate, inspire and motivate young people with real life skills

Blueprint to empower future youth ambassadors of South Florida

Social Activist Jeff Johnson Set to Encourage Students to Be a Catalyst for Change with panel of South Florida Influencers and Community Leaders at the South Florida Youth Summit's #I am Change Symposium

A ground-breaking website for young people wanting to pursue careers in the UK media and creative industries has just celebrated its 1st birthday.

South Florida Youth Summit Creates a Space for Today’s Youth To Become Community Builders and Leaders

HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, has voiced concerns about the continued high risks for young people of having a heart attack following the release of a report today.

As per report posted in The Washington Post on Friday,January 6,2012, six students of Loudon County midlle school students were caught on Thursday at school under the influence of alcohol, the county sheriff office said.

Two Yachting Cadets studying at UKSA have become the Academy’s first graduates to complete Foundation Degrees in Operational Yacht Science.

Simon Samuels has joined the youth maritime training Academy UKSA as Head of Fundraising as the charity gears up to deliver new educational initiatives for disadvantaged young people in its 25th anniversary year.

Voidcomp, a Sheffield based company has recently worked with the social enterprise Momentum. Voidcomp has produced four short films highlighting the personal development that four participants achieved through attending the Leadership Course.

British businesses need support if they are going to provide apprenticeships to young people and help to kickstart the economy according to Quest Professional Business Training.

British businesses may wait until the New Year to start recruiting young people according to Quest Professional Business Training.

Following a tough selection process, East Cowes sailor Ben Gibson has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA), the RYA and UKSA’s joint keelboat racing initiative.

Attend a unique one-day conference that brings together young people from riot areas and media practitioners.

Living the Dream have produced a DVD for secondary schools, Voices Within, to help tackle bullying. The project was entirely scripted, directed, filmed and produced by young people.

Trinity House, together with Viking Recruitment, Chiltern Maritime and UKSA, is calling on the global superyacht cognoscenti to help establish new training schemes to meet the growing demand for professional captains and crew.

Leading environmental charity Global Action Plan has been selected to run a National Citizen Service pilot scheme in 2012 - which will benefit up to 30,000 16-year-olds

Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of changes to its operational, marketing and fund-raising functions to meet strategic and educational goals as the training provider enters its 25th anniversary year.

With the new school year underway, leading youth maritime charity UKSA has received a grant of £6,000 from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation to ensure that all its students can complete their studies.

The popular answers to why young people rioted and looted was the lack of jobs and cuts to youth provision. However the fact remains that many young people lack employability skills and the ability to present themselves effectively to employers.

Capita’s 13th National Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Conference is taking place on Monday 31st October 2011 in Leeds

Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of “Clearing Days” for school-leavers who have been unable to secure a place at University, or who are looking for an alternative study and career path.

In light of the recent riots and subsequent debates throughout the media about why and how society has got to the point where thousands of people have taken to looting and burning buildings in cities across the country.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has called for politicians to include charitable organisations in immediate talks to address the issues underlying the riots and looting in London and other UK cities.

THE personal and professional achievements of 100,000 extraordinary people will be celebrated when the youth maritime charity UKSA launches its 25th anniversary year during Cowes Week.

For the second year running two students from alternative education provider UKSA have won awards at the IW College Awards.

The historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV will be sailing in the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island race this year, with youngsters from Cowes based maritime charity UKSA onboard as part of the crew.

Following the success of Channel 4’s show Dream School, one of its students has received funding to train on a Watersports Internship at leading youth maritime charity UKSA.

Every day discussion forums on the internet, specialist groups and government departments debate the why’s and how’s of youth related crime in communities across the country.

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With so many young people demonstrating a complete lack of respect towards their teachers and peers it was only a matter of time before communities across the country would start experiencing increased levels of anti-social behaviour.

2011 sees historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV back on the water and embarking in an exciting calendar of events.

* Learn to sail, kayak and windsurf at the UK’s top watersports mecca * Try Sailing in Cowes Week * New training programme for jetski lovers

With the 2011 race season in full swing this month, Leeds sailor Catherine Jordon (21) is looking forward to the competition and challenges ahead.

With the 2011 race season in full swing this month, Chester sailor Tom Forrester - Coles (20) is looking forward to the competition and challenges ahead.

With the 2011 race season in full swing this month, Cheltenham sailor Paul Harsent (22) is looking forward to the competition and challenges ahead.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of development plans and new initiatives to prepare the training and educational centre for its milestone 25th anniversary in 2012.

pixelfountain have launched a new games based learning product entitled Young People First under its games-ED brand. Young People First is a resource management game and considers youg people's issues and be used in education (KS3 to degree level).

A high ranking career in the superyacht industry has moved one step closer for Hampshire sailor Tom Powell.

A high ranking career in the superyacht industry has moved one step closer for Poole sailor Lewis Smith.

Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA are seeking applications from young people to train on their Yachting Cadetship starting in October 2011.

THE power of maritime education to broaden horizons, transform young lives and create life changing opportunities was celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

Charity invests in new educational programmes to help job seekers and NEETS

Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA is seeking applications from young people to join its Yachting Cadetship training programme under an assisted funded scheme.