The new service includes an app recommendation program, known as Scout, a rewards program called Percs, "social media integration, " and customer service initiatives known as Pulse and Circle.

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Schwan already had a crude recommendation program.

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The applicants must submit letters of recommendation and a personal essay and go through two rounds of interviews with the program's youth leaders.

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