Army Careers Office Opens in Watford
18/06/2010
On Thursday 24th June, Watford will see the unveiling of the latest Army Careers Information Office (ACIO). The new office will allow those with an interest in Army Careers the chance to find out more. Youth Connexions will be represented at the event, and will offer continued support to the work of the Army Careers Team.
The official opening will be conducted by the Elected Mayor Dorothy Thornhill who says: “It gives me great pleasure to welcome the Army to Watford. I am sure that the new office will be a great success and valuable resource for young people looking at their career options.” Malky Mackay, Watford FC Manager will be invited to cut a celebratory cake at the opening event.
As part of the official opening new recruit and Danny Holliman will take his Oath of Allegiance to the Queen. This is the formal enlistment procedure all new recruits undergo prior to becoming a soldier and signifies their intent and commitment to the Armed Forces.
The Army Careers team will continue to work closely with Youth Connexions and Job Centre Plus, offering help and practical advice to young people wanting to know more about the 140 plus career opportunities available in the Army. For the last year, the Army has run twice weekly clinics from Watford's Youth Connexions One Stop Shop. The local Army recruitment team will also be working with the local schools and colleges in Watford and the surrounding areas to raise awareness of the financial support the Army can offer to those wanting to continue with college or university education, before joining.
The Army has over 140 trades and provides various further educational opportunities through the Further Education Bursary Scheme, Welbeck Defence 6th Form College, the Army Foundation College, 6th Form and University scholarships.
Gareth Wynne, acting District Manager for Youth Connexions in Watford says “The Army Careers Information Office will offer Watford’s young people another avenue to find future job opportunities. As serving soldiers, the Army’s recruitment team can provide real insight into the careers, qualifications and on the job training on offer and answer practical questions from both young people and their parents about what joining the Army is really like.”
With an all new fresh and contemporary appearance, the new recruiting office at 53a Queen’s Road is designed as a pop-in centre for careers advice and information reaching out to local youngsters with a dynamic and youth orientated feel.
The Army recruiting team will be at Watford’s recruitment office from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and on the first Saturday of each month between 10am and 2pm.
For more information on the 140 different career options available through the Regular or Territorial Army call the Watford Army Careers Information Office on 01923 801619 or visit http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk
To find out the address and opening times of the Watford Youth Connexions One Stop Shop click here