North Shropshire College (NSC) student, Ben Simpson, has received sponsorship from the Oswestry Cambrian Rotary Club to attend ‘The Rotary Youth Leadership Award’, which runs from August 19 to 24.

The course helps young people aged between 14 and 30 develop their leadership abilities, increase their self-confidence and improve their career skills and knowledge. The award also gives participants the chance to gain exposure to a variety of issues and meet new people, including community leaders and mentors.

Jill Cawthray, access co-ordinator at NSC said:“The award programme is an excellent way for young people to develop their leadership skills for both their careers and everyday life. This is a fantastic opportunity for Ben, which I am sure he will thoroughly enjoy, and I wish him every success when he attends this summer.”

Ben is studying Level 3 Uniformed Public Services said: “I am really grateful that the Oswestry Cambrian Rotary Club have sponsored me and I would like to thank them for their support so far. I am really looking forward to attending the Youth Leadership Award programme and developing my leadership skills.”

For more information about the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, please visit www.rotarybi.org/what-we-do/programmes-for-young-people. You can also find out more about the Oswestry Cambrian Rotary Club by visiting their website at www.oswestrycambrianrc.co.uk.