About the service

Nacro Reading Army Preparation Foundation Learning Programme in Reading is for young people who are considering a career in the army or public services and want to develop new skills. We’ll give you the confidence and the qualifications you need to achieve your potential and get ahead.

What will I get out of it?

We’ll help you work towards accredited qualifications as well as providing you with a practical insight to life in the army or public services. You’ll get full support and guidance from our trainers and army officers every step of the way. We can offer you qualifications in:

• preparation for the armed forces
• sport and fitness
• community work
• youth work
• personal and social development
• health and safety
• first aid

You’ll develop new skills including:

• functional skills, including English, maths and ICT
• teamwork skills
• interview skills
• reading and writing skills
• communication skills
• how to search for a job

These skills and qualifications will help improve your chances of finding and keeping work.

Find out more about the project by downloading our leaflets:

• Reading Army Preparation Course (587 KB)

Service information

Type of service: Foundation training

Participants must be between: 16 and 18

Young people who are:

• not in education
• available for 16 hours a week
• committed to getting a job, apprenticeship or going to college

When can I apply?

there are three intakes a year

How long will it last?

The is no limit to the length of the course but usually young people attend from 10 weeks to a year

Application details

How do I apply?

You can apply directly to Nacro or via:

• Army Careers Office

Phone us on: 0118 966 6628

Email us using the referral enquiry form

Service location

Contact details

Contact: Adam Tombs, Programme Manager

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