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Can you "Be the Best"? Scottish TA begins its Summer Challenge 2006
23 Feb 06
This summer the Territorial Army (TA) in Scotland is inviting 250 people to take part in a
series of challenges to see if they have what it takes to be one of the best.
Summer Challenge 2006 is a brand new initiative open to men and women aged between 17 and 32 years and is aimed at giving participants a taste of what being a member of the Territorial Army is all about.
Participants will experience new challenges, adventure training, outdoor pursuits, and military and driver training. They will also increase their personal development, and will be paid around £1500 for taking part.
In short, it is a seven-week course to kick-start an exciting and rewarding career in the Territorial Army.
Applications for the event is expected to be high, so the TA has decided that they will be processed on a 'first come, first served' from individuals who reside in Scotland. Of course, the TA are wondering how much initiative people will use to ensure their applications arrive first!
Once completed applications have been received, individuals will then be sent to their nearest TA Unit where they will have an informal interview to assess their eligibility for the Challenge and suitability for the TA. They will then attend a number of training weekends with their local unit, get kitted out with their uniforms and equipment in plenty of time for the start of the seven week Challenge on 1st July.
Officially launching Summer Challenge 2006 on 23 February 2006, Brigadier Davey Kirk, Commander of 51 (Scottish) Brigade said:
"Summer Challenge is exactly that – an opportunity for young people to challenge their own potential and pick up some very useful skills along the way. They will gain confidence, get fitter, learn a variety of new skills, and become much more independent.
"All these new competencies are transferable and will be valuable applications in the workplace, or when students return to college.
"On completion of the course participants will have also learned abseiling, map reading, the basics of first aid, shooting, and concentrated driving instruction. All participants will have their subsistence and travel paid, and will receive £1469 for the seven weeks which will be paid in fortnightly instalments.
"At the end of the day they will have spent a great summer with like-minded and determined people."
Inverness is the venue for military training. Rothiemurchus Estate near Aviemore will be used for the adventure training element of the course, with Glenrothes allocated for driver training.
Commenting on this latest TA initiative, Grace Kennedy, Jobcentre Plus Deputy Director for Scotland said:
"Jobcentre Plus is delighted to be working in partnership with the Territorial Army by promoting Summer Challenge 2006.
"It is a great opportunity for our customers to work with the Territorial Army and gain invaluable skills which will potentially lead to full-time employment."
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/TrainingAndAdventure/CanYoubeTheBestScottishTaBeginsItsSummerChallenge2006.htm
23 Feb 06
This summer the Territorial Army (TA) in Scotland is inviting 250 people to take part in a
series of challenges to see if they have what it takes to be one of the best.
Summer Challenge 2006 is a brand new initiative open to men and women aged between 17 and 32 years and is aimed at giving participants a taste of what being a member of the Territorial Army is all about.
Participants will experience new challenges, adventure training, outdoor pursuits, and military and driver training. They will also increase their personal development, and will be paid around £1500 for taking part.
In short, it is a seven-week course to kick-start an exciting and rewarding career in the Territorial Army.
Applications for the event is expected to be high, so the TA has decided that they will be processed on a 'first come, first served' from individuals who reside in Scotland. Of course, the TA are wondering how much initiative people will use to ensure their applications arrive first!
Once completed applications have been received, individuals will then be sent to their nearest TA Unit where they will have an informal interview to assess their eligibility for the Challenge and suitability for the TA. They will then attend a number of training weekends with their local unit, get kitted out with their uniforms and equipment in plenty of time for the start of the seven week Challenge on 1st July.
Officially launching Summer Challenge 2006 on 23 February 2006, Brigadier Davey Kirk, Commander of 51 (Scottish) Brigade said:
"Summer Challenge is exactly that – an opportunity for young people to challenge their own potential and pick up some very useful skills along the way. They will gain confidence, get fitter, learn a variety of new skills, and become much more independent.
"All these new competencies are transferable and will be valuable applications in the workplace, or when students return to college.
"On completion of the course participants will have also learned abseiling, map reading, the basics of first aid, shooting, and concentrated driving instruction. All participants will have their subsistence and travel paid, and will receive £1469 for the seven weeks which will be paid in fortnightly instalments.
"At the end of the day they will have spent a great summer with like-minded and determined people."
Inverness is the venue for military training. Rothiemurchus Estate near Aviemore will be used for the adventure training element of the course, with Glenrothes allocated for driver training.
Commenting on this latest TA initiative, Grace Kennedy, Jobcentre Plus Deputy Director for Scotland said:
"Jobcentre Plus is delighted to be working in partnership with the Territorial Army by promoting Summer Challenge 2006.
"It is a great opportunity for our customers to work with the Territorial Army and gain invaluable skills which will potentially lead to full-time employment."
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/TrainingAndAdventure/CanYoubeTheBestScottishTaBeginsItsSummerChallenge2006.htm
