Young people across Wales will have the opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence and have their achievements recognised through a new partnership between CAP and Youth Cymru.

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The Youth Achievement Award is a nationally recognised qualification that gives young people the opportunity to gain accreditation for their involvement in activities and projects. The programme is designed to recognise their achievements while helping them develop skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving and leadership.

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The partnership will see the Youth Achievement Award (YAA) programme offered to young people in existing CAP areas across Wales, adding a new dimension to the positive activities and opportunities already being delivered through local partnerships.

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Community Alcohol Partnerships bring together police, councils, schools, retailers, youth and community organisations to reduce alcohol harm among children and young people, improve their health and wellbeing, and help create safer, healthier communities.

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There are more than 380 CAPs across England, Scotland and Wales, with each partnership shaped around the needs of its local community.

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Through the new partnership with Youth Cymru, young people taking part in CAP activities in Wales will have the opportunity to work towards a recognised award, helping them develop skills, celebrate their progress and gain recognition for what they achieve.

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The programme will also strengthen the offer available to CAP partners across Wales, providing another way for local organisations to engage young people in positive activities and recognise their contribution to their communities.

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Kate Winstanley, Director of CAP comments: “We’re really pleased to be working with Youth Cymru to bring the Youth Achievement Award to young people in our CAP areas across Wales.

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“CAP already delivers the Young Health Champions Award in England, and we’ve seen how valuable it can be for young people to develop new skills, grow in confidence and have their contribution formally recognised.

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“This new partnership gives us the opportunity to build on that approach in Wales. Most importantly, it gives young people another way to get involved, have their voices heard and gain som

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