Careers Toolkit

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.

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.

The Army Foundation College 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. Find out more below.

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 £42,750.

The Army has two entry routes, students can join as a Soldier or as an Officer but which path they want to take is up to them. Find out more below.

All BASE resources have been designed with consideration to the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance in schools. In particular, all the resources meet benchmarks 2, 4 and 5.

This document maps the BASE resource library against their subject and curriculum focuses to provide an overview of the available content.

The British Army can support with engaging, curriculum-linked activities — from STEM workshops and leadership sessions to real-world career insights and workplace experiences.

This poster is a guide to demonstrate to your teachers and career leads how the British Army can support your school or college in meeting the Gatsy Benchmarks. Use it to identify opportunities for employer encounters, personal guidance, and curriculum enrichment that help students build confidence, develop life skills, and explore diverse career pathways.

Download our print or digital poster.

The Army Work Experience programme aims to build confidence, teamwork, and awareness of Army careers.

This poster can be used to help promote a four-day Army Work Experience programme to show how it gives students a hands-on introduction to Army life.

Download our print or digital posters.

The new River Process Map gives families and educators a clear, interactive overview of every stage of the Army application journey.

It breaks the process down step by step showing how young people can prepare, what to expect next, and the typical timelines involved so you can confidently support them at each stage.

This document is an interactive PDF.