Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military life
Young people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approach to defence.
After initially announcing plans to implement this scheme earlier this year, the government has now confirmed that about 150 under-25s will be recruited for the pilot programme, which is due to start in March 2026.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/27/ministry-of-defence-to-offer-gap-year-style-scheme-to-young-people
Author : Aneesa Ahmed and agencies
Publish date : 2025-12-27 11:00:00
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