# SkillForce

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'''SkillForce''' was a British education charity that used the skills and experience of a predominantly ex-Service instructor workforce to support children and young people in UK primary and secondary schools to improve their confidence, resilience and self-esteem so that they are better equipped to deal with life's challenges and embrace its opportunities. SkillForce has also been referred to as a military ethos education charity. Founded in the late 1990s it became an independent charity in 2004.

== Prince William Award ==
The [Duke of Cambridge](/source/William%2C_Prince_of_Wales) became Royal Patron in 2009 and the Prince William Award programme was launched in 2016. It was a character and resilience award programme for children in the United Kingdom aged 6–14. Founded on 1 March 2017 by Prince William, it was the first such award programme in his name.<ref>{{cite web|author=[The Duke of Cambridge](/source/The_Duke_of_Cambridge)|title=A speech by The Duke of Cambridge to launch the SkillForce Prince William Award|website=The Royal Family |date=March 2017 |url=http://www.royal.uk/speech-duke-cambridge-launch-skillforce-prince-william-award|accessdate=6 March 2017}}</ref>

The award was delivered in partnership with schools at four different age range levels: Pioneer, Explorer, Trailblazer and Voyager. The levels explored 5 key themes and 28 guiding principles. The five key themes were:

* Personal Development
* Relationships
* Working together
* Community
* Environment

==References==
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==External links==
*{{EW charity|1105022}}

Category:Educational charities based in the United Kingdom
Category:Organizations with royal patronage

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