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ARMY COLLEGES

GET SKILLS, GET PAID, GET A GUARANTEED JOB

Join a specialist Army college as a school leaver and there's a great job for you at the end of it. Get over £260 a week while you study, with military and vocational training that'll give you confidence and skills for life. Our apprenticeships set you up for trades as diverse as electronics, IT, marine engineering and healthcare.

THE ARMY COLLEGE

Our TV ad features Adam, who trained as a junior soldier at an Army college and is now completing his electrician apprenticeship, watch his journey and find out why he thinks the Army is a great place to start your training.

WHAT DID BBC'S REVEALED SEE

Recently the BBC Revealed Extra show went to the Army Foundation College (Harrogate) to follow some new recruits through their initial 6 weeks of training. Watch the show to find out how they changed and what Anthony Baxter, the BBC reporter, thought.

YOUR DEVELOPMENT

At Army colleges, teamwork, socialising and keeping fit are just as important as your studies.

LEARN A TRADE AFTER SCHOOL

An Army college is a great next step after leaving school. You not only train to be a soldier, but also learn a trade. Get the best of both worlds.

THIS IS NO ORDINARY COLLEGE

Army college is all about getting hands-on while learning to be a soldier. We put you in control of your education and treat you like an adult.

KEEPING YOUR MIND AND BODY FIT

Army colleges test your body as well as your mind. Keeping fit takes dedication, passion and determination – qualities that make a great soldier.

WORKING IN A TEAM

When you join an Army college you're never alone. You are part of a team with hundreds of like minded people ready to take on the challenge together.

A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE

Find out how people at Army college become achievers, independent and more mature.

KATIE'S STORY

Hear how Katie wanted to continue studying, but wanted more than a regular college offered.

FROM SOLDIER TO FOOTBALL COACH

Asif was overwhelmed with options after school but decided on an Army college as he could learn a trade and gain football qualications. Find out more.

PROUD PARENTS

When a young person decides to become a soldier, they need to know their family and friends are behind them. Hear how parents of recent recruits coped

AN OPPORTUNITY TOO GOOD TO MISS

Audrey's concerns about her daughter were short lived after she discovered what opportunies an Army college offered, from qualifications to travel.

IN SAFE HANDS

Cameron's mum has been impressed by how her son has developed since he joined his Army college and she knows he's been well taken care of.

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

When Katie told her mum she wanted to be a paramedic in the Army, Julie gave her daughter her full support as it paid her to learn skills for life.

WATCHING THEM GROW AS A PERSON

Ian had no hesitations when it came to his son joining the Army as he was keen for Daniel to learn a trade, but he has learnt much more than that.

Give us a call 0845 600 8080

LIVE CHAT ONLINE

Take advantage of our live chat sessions, where you can communicate directly with Army recruiters and have your questions answered instantly.

FOLLOW US Facebook

Visit our Army Jobs Facebook page to get up-to-date information on going to an Army college, post messages and have questions answered by Army recruiters.

FIND YOUR NEAREST ARMY CAREERS OFFICE

Find events and offices in your area by postcode

GET OUT OF THE CLASSROOM

Find out about the initial training you will undertake

BROADEN YOU HORIZONS

Army life offers you opportunities, challenges, and unique rewards.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Be confident that they're making the right decision for their future.

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

Download the Army College brochure now (PDF 3623.88 kb)