Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
I apologise for the questions but does anyone know know how many of the Air Cadets join up these days (not historically)..................
Is it a cost effective method of recruitment for the modern generation?
HH,
As it happens there are figures available. All 3 services indulge in 'Engagement'.
This takes various forms, from school visits to week long courses at various locations. The RAF have been at the forefront of this. It is not to be confused with recruitment though. No attempt is made to recruit students as the age of some visits/ courses are too young. One of the main priorities of these is STEM.
Another side to this is the 'engagement' with larger youth organisations, Scouts, etc. Part of this year's celebration is an 'air minded' Scout badge.
Needless to say these teams spend and cost money. The military have decided it is money well spent. The large sums of money given to the ATC appear to show that maybe it is not value for money.