Alex was representing Birmingham City Council at the City’s launch of You Midlands, an initiative bringing together 11 youth organisations in uniform in the West Midlands offering young people opportunities to develop their full potential. These include Boys Brigade, Sea Cadets, Scouts, St Johns Ambulance, RAF Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Police Cadets others. The initiative has been spearheaded by the WM Lieutenancy and the Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands Mr John Crabtree OBE with support from the West Midlands.
Confident speeches and presentations from young adults who in their manner and conduct showed the real value gained from a healthy and full participation with these youth organisations, gaining skills, qualifications, knowledge and friends making a real difference to their lives and others.