Duke of Edinburgh awards still popular in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire consistently ranks as one of the best counties within Wales for successful Duke of Edinburgh participants and award receivers.
Statistics released in the DofE Wales Performance 2010-2011 list Carmarthenshire as the second most successful county in Wales, just behind Cardiff, for new starters with 958 young people beginning the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Similarly, Carmarthenshire saw 410 young people through to the actual receipt of their award, the third highest statistic in Wales.
Matt Morden, Strategic Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh awards at Carmarthenshire County Council, said: “The DofE Award in Carmarthenshire continues to go from strength to strength. It's good to know that all our young people have the chance to develop the skills local employers need and contribute to their communities by volunteering.”
“Recognising these experiences through the DofE award can help them get into University or get a job."
For more information or other statistics please contact Rory Tufano, Communications Officer, on 01267 224007.

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