contents Regulars
11 Everyone has a part to play The DofE’s Chief Executive, Peter Westgarth, celebrates mutual support within the DofE network.
15 DofE Update An update on news from the Charity.
16 The DofE in Action News of DofE activities and achievements from around the UK.
Survey results
23 DofE Q&A Our latest collection of answers to frequently asked questions.
24 eDofE Update All the latest developments within the world of eDofE.
9/10 95%
revealed that young people with strong soft skills often progress faster in the workplace
Why soft skills matter
We surveyed over 500 UK business leaders on the importance of hiring young recruits with soft skills like leadership, teamwork and communication
Features
6 Diamonds are forever We provide an update on the new DofE Diamond fund.
8 Overcoming barriers Michelle Riordan sees how we can get past the potential barriers to volunteering.
13 On the right track Advice on road safety for anyone concerned with DofE expedition training.
19 Ready for Adventure! We review last September’s amazing DofE Adventure, and look forward to this year.
20 From dance marathons to Mont Blanc You did some incredible things for last year’s DofE Challenge.
21 Investing in young futures Jonathan McMahon, of St. James’s Place, talks of his love of the DofE.
22 Working together Leaders and Operations Officers work together to start record numbers on their DofE journey.
27 Out There Resources, opportunities and more to help you in your DofE work.
29 Opportunities Spotlight Highlighting some great opportunities for your participants.
believe soft skills are equally as important as academic achievements alone
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I encourage young people to get involved in extra-curricular activities and volunteering…a DofE Award is a brilliant way to gain recognition
Deborah Meaden
UK businesswoman and Dragon’s Den investor
98%
say young people should invest more time enhancing their soft skills to complement academic achievements
31 Skills matter We look at the reports that businesses are finding it harder to find candidates with the right skill set.
33 Future-proofed DofE We report on our research into what young people and teachers think about the DofE.
35 One for all Stories of inspirational young people. 6
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75%
believe that the traditional CV layout does not showcase soft skills in the best possible way
86%
look favourably on a candidate who shares evidence
of extra-curricular activities on their social media
UK employers regard soft skills as more important than academic achievements
1 in 3 Recommendations UK DofE Offices Maximise your CV Highlight
SCOTLAND: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, EDINBURGH EH12 5EZ T: 0131 343 0920 E:
scotland@DofE.org DofE.org/scotland
WALES:
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Market House Market Approach, BRECON, Powys LS3 7DA T: 01874 623086 E:
wales@DofE.org DofE.org/wales
NORTHERN IRELAND: Unit 4 Lower Ground Floor, Forestgrove Business Park, Newtownbreda Road, BELFAST BT8 6AW T: 0289 069 9100 E:
nireland@DofE.org DofE.org/nireland
extra-curricular activities such as the DofE that demonstrate soft skills
Develop soft skills
Invest time in developing the crucial soft skills sought by UK businesses
Use resources Visit the ENGLAND:
Central England: First Floor Offices, Arthur House, 21 Mere Green Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 5BS T: 0121 308 9470 E:
centralengland@DofE.org DofE.org/central
Try new things London:
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, London Regional Office, 11 Belgrave Road, LONDON SW1V 1RB T: 0207 630 9092 E:
london@DofE.org DofE.org/london
Volunteer in an area which could help you develop specific soft skills
Research conducted by Censuswide using a sample of 506 UK senior managers between 13-17/07/17 Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles
© The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 18/08/2017
North of England: Knotty Ash Centre, 251 East Prescot Road, LIVERPOOL L14 5NA T: 0151 228 2533 E:
northofengland@DofE.org DofE.org/northofengland
DofE LifeZone for employability tools such as the CV builder
DofE HEAD OFFICE: Gulliver House, Madeira Walk WINDSOR, Berkshire SL4 1EU T: 01753 727400
E:
info@DofE.org DofE.org
South East: Gulliver House, Madeira Walk WINDSOR, Berkshire SL4 1EU T: 01753 727450 E:
southeast@DofE.org DofE.org/southeast
South West: Unit 12A, Church Farm Business Park, CORSTON, Somerset BA2 9AP, T: 01225 874 354 E:
southwest@DofE.org DofE.org/southwest
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Award House, 7-11 St Matthew Street LONDON SW1P 2JT T: 020 7222 4242 E:
sect@intaward.org intaward.org
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