[cma-l] A bigger role for communities in inspiring young people - DCLG

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Young people in England will get extra encouragement to unlock their
talents as part of a £10m Inspiring Communities initiative,
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears announced today.

Funding will be made available to up to 15 neighbourhoods (comprising
between 5,000 and 10,000 residents) who will receive up to £450,000
and expert help over the next 2 years to design and deliver projects
and activities that will:

* Break the cycle of generational underachievement by broadening young
people's horizons and experiences - this could include volunteering
programmes, youth led projects, visits to university campuses,
theatres and museums, support for young people to undertake work
experience placements;
* Provide advice and inspiration to young people about the routes they
can take into training, work experience, employment, further and
higher education;
* Raise parents' aspirations and self confidence so that they can
support their children to make the most of opportunities available to
them;
* Draw on the talents of the whole community and beyond in order to
expand social networks. For example by twinning with communities from
different parts of the county or country, or encouraging local people
to make a "community pledge" to support and encourage local kids.

Further information:

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/172794

The Inspiring Communities Grant Programme Information Pack for
Applicants is available at:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/neighbourhoodrenewal/inspiringcommunities

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