40th Rochdale (Syke) Scout Group

ALT Scouts feel prepared when entering work for the first time. We spoke to Abbie and Aaron about how Scouts has helped their employability.

ALT 'You naturally develop resilience in Scouts since you're exposed to new things. Scouts allowed me to fail, learn from the experience and have another go. We'll always face barriers and/or rejection in life, especially when applying for jobs. By learning to be resident, we can make sure these experiences don't stop us.'

ALT 'The world of work is always calling for more employees with soft skills, such as communication, leadership, confidence and more. They're skills we naturally gain at Scouts - some without even realising. Employers can teach technical and specific skills relevant to the job, but what takes longer to learn are the soft skills, the skills for life.'