Every year thousands of young people choose to pursue a career in the Army. For many, it’s a chance too good to miss. Pay for new entrants starts at £226 per week, which is more than other school leaving ‘earn and learn’ schemes. Additionally, entrants get to enjoy a unique way of life with one of the UK’s biggest employers, comprising excellent training and the chance to enjoy worldwide travel opportunities.
As the cost of staying in education continues to rise, the Army has launched a campaign to promote a new bursary scheme that is available to school leavers.
Any talented students planning to study vocational subjects at college can receive £1500 per year during their course before embarking on a career in the Army.
Staff Sergeant Martin Hoy, Wakefield’s Army Careers Adviser, explains: “Not many people are aware that the Army offers bursaries to 15 and 16 year old school-leavers who want to go on to study a wide range of vocational subjects - from vehicle mechanic to chef - safe in the knowledge that they are both getting paid and have a career waiting for them at the end of their course!”
“ There’s no end of further training opportunities and the chance to travel all over the world. Recruits are also encouraged to pursue any sporting interests they may have.”
As one of the country’s biggest employers, The Army ensures that members of its workforce are given every opportunity for personal growth and professional development.
Last year 200 soldiers registered for degree courses, 11,000 soldiers registered for NVQ courses and over 4,000 soldiers registered on the Foundation Modern Apprenticeship Schemes. Careers being pursued are as varied as accountants, vets, postal workers, chaplains, dentists and police officers.

To find out more telephone 01924 376 232, or call in to our office which is near the bus station at 82 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AY. Alternatively visit www.armyjobs.mod.uk.