THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
part in to work towards their Bronze, Silver or Gold level (or all three!). Having the DofE on your CV helps with getting a job and a place at University as it demonstrates commitment and dedication, it’s also good fun!
It’s all about you
The DofE: is it for me? Amongst the careers advice, course work and exams you might have heard about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). But how many of you know what activities are involved in completing a DofE Award, what skills you call upon to complete the diff erent sections and when that extra work will pay off in the future?
Loud magazine explores some facts about the DofE and hears from a participant who has just completed her Gold alongside studying for her A-levels.
The D of What?
The DofE is the world’s leading achievement award for young people of all backgrounds aged 14-25 years old. Set up by the Charity’s Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1956, the DofE is a unique personal development programme which any young person can take
DofE participants choose their own activities, meaning you are measured on activities you have an interest in and enjoy for each of the sections: • Volunteering • Physical • Skills • Expedition
At Gold level, there’s an additional Residential section to complete which involves staying and working away from home doing a shared activity.
Making the DofE work for you While the DofE is a lot of fun, it’s also designed to be a challenge, that’s why it’s a nationally recognised, highly valued achievement award.
When it comes to leaving education and looking for a job, you’ll need to stand out from the crowd, the DofE allows you the opportunity to develop the skills which will help to diff erentiate you from other graduates and school leavers.
Thinking about each of the activities you’re completing for your DofE and the skills you’ve had to develop to overcome any
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