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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-05-13, Page 9Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - Page A9 Local students look at armed forces recruitment Daye_S g signal -star publisher The Canadian Armed Forces will be adding an additional 8,000 personnel to its complement of soldiers and many high school students are taking a serious look at new career paths in the forces. A member from the London Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre was at God- erich and District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) Wednesday to speak to a career class and 12 interested students who had previously signed up for a formal pre- sentation. For Master Seaman Kevin Van Arnhem who looks after recruiting in the London district, visits to area high schools has proved to be lucrative as more students are aware of and interested in careers in the military. "We usually get out two times a year and speak to career classes and provide signup lists and in Goderich, 12 stu- dents had signed up for a presentation," he said. "Recruitment in the London area has been really good and we have reached 112 per cent of our target. Tra- ditionally, we've done well in the area." Interest in a career in the forces has also come from some non-traditional sources as workers facing permanent layoffs at Volvo have inquired about employment. "Our jobs just might suit them," Van Arnhem said. "They have great skills to offer." The Canadian Armed forces has com- • Photo by Dave Sykes Master Seaman Kevin Van Arnhem of the London Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre talks with a group of GDCI stu- dents about a career in the forces at a display at the school Wednesday, May 6. Van Arnhem spoke to a career class and a group of 12 students who demonstrat- ed an interest in pursuing a military career. pliment of 60,000 soldiers and there are another 30,000 reservists spread across the country. "We want to get the forces to 100,000 and there's ,great need for vehicle techni- cians, we're over 100 techs short in that field and we need more intake in electron- ics," Van Arnhem said adding that even ex- perienced trades workers and technicians would have to go through basic training. Reserve units, which require a commit- ment of one -day -a -week and one night of service have attracted a number of young people who can take advantage of an edu- cation allowance of up to $2,000 ,per year for four years. Recruiters come to the Goderich lo- cation of Service Canada once a month and can provide information and an application to any interested person. An appointment must be booked in ad- vance to speak to a recruiter. All special events. Let K&M Catering make your next event stress free! YouJ place or ours we, will make it easy and affordable. call (519)955-3844 Martin or Kelly - for a FREE quote. 4 E. 4.�f�' 5 DAYS t43 HOURS) OF EXTREME FURNITURE SAVINGS Frid Satu Sunda Holi 5 1 9-,345-2250.. GO OQETLER ofubGn - FINE FURNFIIJRE 614b(111 CLOCKWORKS CO. (Carroninrook Furniture . 62 MILL STREET, DUBLIN, ON NOK 1E0 HALFW'Y BETWEEN STRATFORD AND GODERICH ON HIGHWAY 8 1 . . , • , 1 .