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National Youth Civic Service

About Us

The National Youth Civic Service (NYCS) Course is an innovative training programme designed by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment with the Financial assistance of the HRDC. The project was designed by the ’Institut de formation ATHENA’ of Mauritius. The Programme was launched in Rodrigues in 2020.

 The NYCS Course is meant for unemployed young people aged between 17 and 25 years. It comprises nine training modules as listed below and the sessions are held twice or thrice a week over a period of 2/3 months.

  • Personal Branding
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Millennials Style
  • Born to Move
  • Self-Empowerment
  • Rethinking the Future
  • Volunteering
  • Word to Live
  • Character Focus
Objectives
  • To enable participants to develop confidence, competence, character, compassion, communication skills, adopt healthy lifestyle, develop their collaboration skills and improve their employability profile.
  • To equip the participants with the necessary skills that will enable them to thrive in an ever-changing society and be able to cope with new emerging challenges, “Achieve New heights’ and ‘Doing better’.
Getting Started

Doing the Award is a personal challenge; it will push you to your limits and recognize and celebrate your achievements. Taking part in the Award requires commitment over time but it will give you the opportunity to develop the wider ‘soft’- or universal skills which help ensure you are ready for the world. As an Award participant you will:

    • Design your own Award
    • Set your own goals and record your progress
    • Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service
    • Learn valuable practical and social skills for career development
    • Connect with other Award participants at home and abroad
How to get started:
  • Enrolment or registration in the Award commences by mutual agreement between the participant and the Award Office. This agreement is most commonly marked by filling the required Award Participation Form and returning same duly signed to the Youth Officer or Award leader in any Youth Centre.
  • Only activities undertaken after a young person has been registered can count towards their Award – the Youth Officer/Award leader and participant therefore must discuss and agree the start date that a participant has all of their activities and commitment recognized.
  • Determine what level is right for you: The Award is divided into three levels; depending on your age and experience, you may choose to start with Bronze and work your way up, or jump straight to Silver or Gold. Your Youth Officer/Award leader will be able to explain more about the three levels and their requirements
  • There is no registration fee to be paid
  • Plan your Award: Once you have registered, your Youth Officer/Award leader will help you plan your programme of activities. You will have to keep track of your activities in a Log book or on an Online Record Book
  • For any additional information, Officers at any Youth Centre may be contacted

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How to Join the NYCS Programme

Contact us in any Youth Centre

  • Malabar Centre D’Accueil
  • +230 83 15 544/ 83 21 291
  • Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 8h 00- 15h15

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