Students training at Waiouru army camp

Auckland secondary school students are taking part in a two-week induction course at Waiouru Army Camp, which may see them end up in service careers.

The course is part of a six-month Service Academies programme run from schools throughout New Zealand and which will be expanded under the recent Government Youth Opportunities announcement.

This will see extra funding and programmes for year 12 and 13 students.

The six-month course targets students thinking about a career in the military, police, customs or fire services.

"This is the first time we have held academy training in Waiouru," said Warrant Officer Class One Robert Tait.

Training during the week will include military drill competitions, team building exercises, physical training and military confidence course competitions.

The 85 students attending the Waiouru course are from four Auckland colleges - Glenfield, Kelston Boys, Onehunga, James Cook High School - and Horowhenua College.

- NZPA