Young people and adult volunteers who are members of uniformed youth organisations in the UK learn a wide variety of skills that are often transferable to higher education and the workplace.
These skills include: leadership, team building, problem solving, communication, health and physical fitness, music, sport, social action, volunteering and community support.
CVQO offers a broad range of vocational qualifications that are designed to recognise the work undertaken by young people within uniformed youth organisations.
Currently offered: Adult volunteers can also receive the following qualifications: The Cadet Vocational College Westminster Award has been running for over 20 years and is the only competition in the UK open to all types of uniformed youth organisations.
The Award is intended to recognise the achievements of young people who are determined, always keeping their heads up and remaining positive through adversity; those who have overcome a personal challenge or gone the extra distance to help someone.