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<p>The Armed Forces enjoy good relationships with schools, primarily in terms of engagement
to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) curriculum areas but
this also extends to careers engagement. The Armed Forces only visit when they have
been invited by a school to support activities. The visits cover a range of activities
such as career events, citizenship talks, science and maths challenges and other indoor
or outdoor exercises.</p><p>The Cadet Expansion Programme has focussed on growth in
the state sector. Since introduction in 2012, the number of cadet units in state schools
has grown by 417% (268 schools). Some new units have also been opened in Independent
Schools and here there has been a 12% increase (total 201).</p><p> </p><p>It is important
to note that the Armed Forces do not target recruitment activity at under-16s, and
no visits to schools by the Armed Forces are directly linked to recruitment, other
than specific Careers/Jobs Fairs which generally involve a range of employers. While
presentations may be given highlighting the careers available in the Armed Forces,
no pupil is ever signed up or able to make a commitment to become a recruit in the
Armed Forces during the course of a visit.</p>
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