Army visit draws 30 young people looking for careers
Tuesday, 1st April 2014.
Haverhill youngsters had the chance to hear about life and careers in the British Army last Thursday at Haverhill Arts Centre.
Sgt Mark Graham visited the town to show youngsters how the British Army offered careers in a variety of fields, including engineering, police work, driving, catering and communications.
ONE Haverhill’s youth skills manager Karen Chapple organised the event for 15 to 24-year-olds who were keen on finding out more about what the British Army does and the many career opportunities that are available.
Thirty young people attended and there were lots of questions after the presentation.
She said: “It was great to see such enthusiasm from some young people who were obviously wanting to take this career path. We hope to repeat this event in the future along side other career events.
“I was amazed to find out that the Army offers more than 100 different job roles and that young people of all abilities can find a career to match their skills and ambitions, as well as learning trades that will make them highly employable should they choose to leave the Army in the future.”
Working with businesses, colleges and other employers to help facilitate more opportunities for Haverhill youngsters was one of the key aims of ONE Haverhill’s Community Budget Plan launched last year.
The Haverhill Community Budget set out to achieve change for the town initially in two areas - better opportunities for our young people and improving the physical environment in the town, all priorities decided on by extensive community engagement with local residents.
Karen Chapple was appointed youth skills manager in August last year to carry out the work.
Sgt Mark Graham visited the town to show youngsters how the British Army offered careers in a variety of fields, including engineering, police work, driving, catering and communications.
ONE Haverhill’s youth skills manager Karen Chapple organised the event for 15 to 24-year-olds who were keen on finding out more about what the British Army does and the many career opportunities that are available.
Thirty young people attended and there were lots of questions after the presentation.
She said: “It was great to see such enthusiasm from some young people who were obviously wanting to take this career path. We hope to repeat this event in the future along side other career events.
“I was amazed to find out that the Army offers more than 100 different job roles and that young people of all abilities can find a career to match their skills and ambitions, as well as learning trades that will make them highly employable should they choose to leave the Army in the future.”
Working with businesses, colleges and other employers to help facilitate more opportunities for Haverhill youngsters was one of the key aims of ONE Haverhill’s Community Budget Plan launched last year.
The Haverhill Community Budget set out to achieve change for the town initially in two areas - better opportunities for our young people and improving the physical environment in the town, all priorities decided on by extensive community engagement with local residents.
Karen Chapple was appointed youth skills manager in August last year to carry out the work.
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