Army Life - the gentle nudge I needed

I never dreamed that I would set foot inside an Army base, let alone get to experience first hand what life as an infantry soldier is like, until my careers teacher approached me about going on the Army residential work experience course at Ballykinler Army Base near Newcastle.

Army education and career opportunities

Fast moving and action packed – an Army education is like no other. Offering a range of further education opportunities from NVQs and modern apprenticeships to diplomas and degrees, the Army has something for all educational standards and abilities.

New Modern Army - Army Careers UK

In today’s modern Army there are a wide range of job opportunities available to you within the career groups of Engineering, Logistics, IT/Comms, HR/Admin and Finance, Healthcare, Combat and Specialist. You can also continue with further education at one of the Army’s colleges for 16 to 17½ year olds.