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Careers Toolkit

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The British Army has been named the UK's #1 Apprenticeship Employer in The Sunday Times Apprenticeship Awards 2025.

The Army apprenticeship is just the first of many opportunities students can get within the Army to gain further qualifications. Download our brochure to find out more.

Brochure

Army Apprenticeships

Rated outstanding by OFSTED the Army Foundation College Harrogate is where 16 and 17 year olds get ready for a career within the British Army. It will help your students get the military skills, fitness, and education that they need for a great start into whichever part of the Army that suits them.

Army Foundation College Harrogate

The cost of university can be a daunting time for your students as they think about their opportunities and next steps. However the Army has many ways to help students fund their education with our Undergraduate Bursaries offer of up to £43,605.

Funding University

Army Opportunities

The Army provides meaningful and credible employer engagement opportunities that support several key Gatsby Benchmarks. See how BASE resources and Army encounters can help.

Meeting Gatsby Benchmarks

The Educator Hub is a dedicated place for educators and careers advisers. Designed to save you time and strengthen your guidance so you can support students looking into real‑world career pathways.

Educators Hub

Our Application Process River Map gives families and educators a clear, interactive overview of every stage of the Army application journey. Breaking down the process step by step.

Application Process River Map

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School subjects do more than build knowledge - they help young people develop real world skills that link directly to Army career opportunities. 

CLASSROOM SUBJECTS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ICT: Career pathways in the Royal Signals

Science: From lab coats to combat boots

Languages: From bonjour to world service

Music: From Notes to Ceremonial Performances

Classroom Subjects to Career Opportunities: Maths

Maths: Mathematics in action

Classroom Subjects to Career Opportunities: Geography

Geography: Navigating the world

Classroom Subjects to Career Opportunities: PE

PE: From sports field to global mission

There are over 76 job roles available within the British Army. Find out more about the variety of opportunities we have to offer. 

JOB ROLE POSTERS

7 Career Streams

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 Army Musician Careers Poster

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 Army Nursing Careers Poster

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 Chef Career Poster

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 Cyber Engineer Career Poster

HR Spec Poster

HR Career Poster

The British Army can support your school and students in several ways from a variety of financial support opportunities, free enrichment activities and help you meet the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.

PROCESS & INFORMATION POSTERS 

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 Application Process Poster

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Army Foundation College Poster

Financial Support Poster

The Army offers a wide range of positions for women, providing equal pay, equal opportunities, & equal expectations. Discover the diverse roles our Soldiers undertake in this series.

WOMEN IN THE ARMY POSTERS

Growing up, Natasha was a young carer for her grandad. When he passed away, she wasn’t sure what to do next – she wanted to care for people, make a difference, and make her grandad proud.

Corporal Natasha Day, MBE

Laura joined the Army because she grew
up loving music. Laura started her career as a musician but is now an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor in in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps.

Staff Sergeant Laura Barrigan

Georgia always thought about following her grandad into the Army. So at 18, with a place lined up at university she looked at other options and found her place in the Army instead.

Corporal Georgia Lynch

Jodie joined the Army to make her own way in life. She wanted financial freedom, an exciting career full of opportunities, and lots of friends. The Army was the perfect fit.

Staff Sergeant Jodie Harthill

IWD Niamh Gilmour

Niamh joined the Army to get away from home, build her own career, and make friends. Now she’s earned her qualifications and found her place as a Dental Nurse in the Royal Army Dental Corps.

Lance Corporal Niamh Gilmour

Growing up with her father in the Army, Tanya dreamed of signing up herself. She took her first steps at 15 by joining the cadets. Today, she’s our first female Watchkeeper Pilot.

Staff Sergeant Tanya Parry

Chloe joined the Army to make a difference. At the time, she was 16 and couldn’t see a future for herself. She felt stuck, with a dead-end job, no career, and no purpose.

Lance Corporal Chloe England

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Looking to organise inspiring workshops or work experience placements? Our Outreach Team are there to support teachers.

Workshops & Work Experience

This hub offers guardians and parents a supportive space to find clear answers and access parent‑focused resources.

Parents & Guardians Support

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Our FREE Lesson Library is now available full of downloadable, adaptable teaching materials for ages 11–16. You can explore a range of engaging, curriculum-linked resources including; assemblies, form time activities, stand-alone lessons and complete schemes of work.

LESSON LIBRARY

Our FREE toolkit is designed to offer a selection of downloadable resources for teachers and educators. Explore these resources now.