The key to the Award is personal commitment. There is no time limit on activities apart from completion by the maximum age.
Individuals work to achieve entirely personal targets as there are no peers to compete with.
It is a marathon not a sprint , each level of the Award requires persistence and determination over an extended period of time. Each level provides a foundation for the next. The Award's Charter for Business continues the aim of broadening the experiences of young people starting out in employment. The Commercial Project for young people living or working in the City of London is managed by Chris Jarvis who will be happy to provide more information to interested companies. See The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Web site for more information and contacts in your area.