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More ex-forces finding career success on civvy street
More ex-forces finding career success on civvy street
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The Forces Employment Charity is delighted to announce that it is helping record breaking numbers of veterans, service leavers and reservists to find civilian career success.

Jefferies military insight day Nov 9 2023
Jefferies military insight day Nov 9 2023
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Jefferies – a leading global, full service investment banking and capital markets firm invites service leavers, veterans and military spouses to join them  for an introduction to investment banking and capital markets.

Office for veterans’ affairs launch employers’ guide to hiring veterans
Office for veterans’ affairs launch employers’ guide to hiring veterans
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The Office for Veterans' Affairs has created a new veteran employers’ guide, which includes tips and case studies on how to recruit, retain and develop ex-forces employees.

Google launches support scheme for military community
Google launches support scheme for military community
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Google UK re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and announced a new scheme of four weeks paid reservist leave to support UK Googlers with their military duties.

Security cleared expo 26 Oct 2023
Security cleared expo 26 Oct 2023
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Meet with companies exhibiting at the Security Cleared EXPO in London. Gain an understanding of different companies and talk to recruiters one-on-one. The event is free to attend.

Alteryx provides free analytics education to UK service members
Alteryx provides free analytics education to UK service members
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Alteryx partners with TechVets to offer real-world analytics training to help United Kingdom military service members, veterans, and their families transition to civilian careers.

Thousands of veteran cards to be rolled out this year
Thousands of veteran cards to be rolled out this year
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Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year thanks to a £3 million injection to expand the roll-out to veterans who left service before 2018.

Mott MacDonald launches career pathway for ex-forces
Mott MacDonald launches career pathway for ex-forces
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Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 18,000 staff, has launched its Armed Forces Pathway to encourage, guide and support ex-military personnel transitioning into the business.

MOD announces new accommodation offer for Armed Forces personnel
MOD announces new accommodation offer for Armed Forces personnel
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New accommodation offer announced to modernise accommodation entitlements to Armed Forces personnel.

Jaguar Land Rover maintenance skilled insight day 28 Sept 2023
Jaguar Land Rover maintenance skilled insight day 28 Sept 2023
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As well as welcoming direct employment applications from members of the Armed Forces, Jaguar Land Rover have also created innovative placements and training, designed to provide insight and support for careers beyond the military.

Have you identified as a veteran with your GP?
Have you identified as a veteran with your GP?
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Veterans’ Minister, Johnny Mercer and Health Secretary, Steve Barclay want you to identify as a veteran with your local GP. That way you can quickly access specialist NHS England healthcare pathways and support from service charities.

Office for veterans’ affairs releases latest census figures
Office for veterans’ affairs releases latest census figures
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Office for Veterans' Affairs releases latest figures about areas in England with the highest proportion of veterans.

War pension and Armed Forces compensation schemes complaints process change
War pension and Armed Forces compensation schemes complaints process change
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The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints.

Veteran-run start-up develops method to reuse military body armour
Veteran-run start-up develops method to reuse military body armour
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A tech start-up run by a military veteran and his spouse has developed a way to recycle body armour fibres, which could see them reused to protect soldiers.

Boosting the Lifting Industry by helping military leavers
Boosting the Lifting Industry by helping military leavers
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Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is helping those who have served their country to boost the Lifting Sector.

Former infantry soldier paid to learn new trade in Army
Former infantry soldier paid to learn new trade in Army
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A soldier who quit the infantry has gained a new trade while being paid as an Army mechanic.

Careers in professional services - insight into the big 4 - 27 Sept 2023
Careers in professional services - insight into the big 4 - 27 Sept 2023
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Careers in Professional Services is part of a series of events with different themes focussed on giving unique insight, understanding and access to different sectors. All led by the Forces Employment Charity.

£4,000 Training bursary for Army veterans
£4,000 Training bursary for Army veterans
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This training bursary is targeted at British Army veterans. It is funded by ABF The Soldier’s Charity and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople.

Goldman Sachs insight evenings 30 Aug - 14 Sept 2023
Goldman Sachs insight evenings 30 Aug - 14 Sept 2023
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Goldman Sachs invites Service Leavers, Veterans, and Military Spouses to join their Veteran community for a discussion around opportunities within their firm across their London and Birmingham locations.

Building heroes conference 17 Oct 2023
Building heroes conference 17 Oct 2023
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Building Heroes Conference 2023, ‘Rebuilding Construction with Military Assets’ at the prestigious Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, RAF Cosford.

Recruitment drive for ministry of justice probation roles
Recruitment drive for ministry of justice probation roles
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The MoJ is recruiting through a bespoke scheme which gives Armed Forces service leavers and veterans a chance to continue playing a vital role in the criminal justice system.

Gold standard businesses get behind our Armed Forces
Gold standard businesses get behind our Armed Forces
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A new group of Forces-friendly employers have joined forces to drive forward the aims of the Armed Forces Covenant and tighten the ties between Defence and employers.

Important aspects of a military divorce
Important aspects of a military divorce
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Zoe Hewines from The Family Law Company explains what you need to know about your position if youíve decided to get divorced.

JP Morgan Chase & Co transition programme insight evenings
JP Morgan Chase & Co transition programme insight evenings
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Through their ex-military transition programme insight events, individuals from all ranks, service and sporting backgrounds can learn how to get their second career off to a great start.

Blackrock insight event 5th Sept 2023
Blackrock insight event 5th Sept 2023
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An opportunity to learn more about asset management and BlackRock at a combined in-person and virtual event featuring speakers from across the business and industry.

Progress made with digital verification service to apply for veteran card
Progress made with digital verification service to apply for veteran card
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Continued progress has been made towards the new digital verification service to apply for a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card

Labour’s plan for private schools will threaten the education of service children says Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Labour’s plan for private schools will threaten the education of service children says Sir Iain Duncan Smith
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Concerns are now mounting about the impact that the proposals will have on the children of military families, as many attend boarding schools that provide stability of education while their parents are posted across the world.

Armed Forces compensation scheme and veterans welfare reviews published today
Armed Forces compensation scheme and veterans welfare reviews published today
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The reviews have offered recommendations to improve the experience of those requiring veterans’ welfare or compensation services.

Ex-service personnel offered new careers as John Deere machinery technicians
Ex-service personnel offered new careers as John Deere machinery technicians
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John Deere has launched a ground-breaking resettlement programme for military service personnel, offering new career opportunities working on some of the world’s most advanced agricultural and professional groundscare machinery.

Veterans’ gateway to be taken into the office for veterans’ affairs
Veterans’ gateway to be taken into the office for veterans’ affairs
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The Government has launched a refresh of the Veterans’ Gateway, which will improve access to welfare services for ex-forces personnel.

Soldiers to be able to move into the civil service more easily
Soldiers to be able to move into the civil service more easily
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Rishi Sunak said he wanted army medics, military nuclear engineers and other service personnel to be able to take other jobs in the public sector to avoid losing them to private companies.

Ten years of military entrepreneurship celebrated at the London stock exchange
Ten years of military entrepreneurship celebrated at the London stock exchange
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Business owners in the Armed Forces community have been celebrated at the London Stock Exchange on the tenth anniversary of the UK’s largest business support organisation for the Armed Forces community, X-Forces Enterprise (XFE).

New government funded hotline to end veteran homelessness
New government funded hotline to end veteran homelessness
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From today, vulnerable veterans across the country will have access to Op FORTITUDE, a new dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, including those sleeping on the streets.

Service families need specialist solutions for financial stability
Service families need specialist solutions for financial stability
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A new study by RAND Europe addresses these gaps by exploring the prevalence and drivers of financial instability of military families in the UK.

SSGC takes charity support up a gear with Goodwood event
SSGC takes charity support up a gear with Goodwood event
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SSGC teamed up with its nominated charity, Mission Motorsport, to offer passenger rides to ex-military personnel at the historic West Sussex race track during Armed Forces Week.

15,000 more job opportunities were created for veterans in the last year
15,000 more job opportunities were created for veterans in the last year
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More businesses are turning to veterans to fill vacancies as the UK celebrates Armed Forces Week.

UK datacenter sector insight event 27th June 2023
UK datacenter sector insight event 27th June 2023
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Join iMason’s Armed Forces Member Resource Group (MRG) for an opportunity to get an overview of the Datacentre sector and the opportunities within the industry that drives the Cloud and data management.

Lloyd’s military network insight day 17th Aug 2023
Lloyd’s military network insight day 17th Aug 2023
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Helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.

Housing association partners with training provider to recruit ex-armed forces personnel
Housing association partners with training provider to recruit ex-armed forces personnel
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Platform Housing Group – one of the UK’s largest social landlords – has teamed up with Brookhouse Training Centre, the UK’s number one gas and plumbing training and assessment specialists.

Digital infrastructure industry briefing 28th Sept 2023
Digital infrastructure industry briefing 28th Sept 2023
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This virtual event will walk you through the Digital Infrastructure Industry, the career opportunities available within it and the ELC funded education programs that will help you reach your career goals.

Military leadership in politics
Military leadership in politics
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The Leadership Lounge discusses Military Leadership in politics with Jonny Ball.

Security iinstitute careers fair 8th June 2023
Security iinstitute careers fair 8th June 2023
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Join the Security Institute on the 8th June 2023, at the Victory Services Club for their Careers Fair for Veterans and Serving Service Personnel.

Construction & engineering trade & recruitment day 21st June 2023
Construction & engineering trade & recruitment day 21st June 2023
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The event is specifically aimed at those serving and resettling from the Armed forces, employers, and the community and will highlight how Train4All and associated organisations can support those looking for a career in the construction and engineering industry.

One-off payment for eligible war widows
One-off payment for eligible war widows
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Widows of serving personnel who forfeited their pensions, prior to 2015, could be eligible for a one-off payment of £87,500.

Resettlement reflections
Resettlement reflections
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Neil Marshall The Chief Executive of The Forces Pension Society shares his own personal experience of Resettlement.

Balfour Beatty careers event 11th July 2023
Balfour Beatty careers event 11th July 2023
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Balfour Beatty are running a Careers Event at the Veterans’ Contact Point in Nuneaton to enable attendees to find out more about our business and career opportunities and how to join via our Military Talent Pathway.

Finalists revealed for The Ex-Forces in Business Awards
Finalists revealed for The Ex-Forces in Business Awards
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The finalists for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards – the flagship showcase of the vast and exceptional talent within the UK's Armed Forces community – have been revealed from a record-breaking number of nominations.

Security cleared expo - Manchester 13th July 2023
Security cleared expo - Manchester 13th July 2023
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Are you looking to leave the military? Meet with companies exhibiting at the Security Cleared EXPO in Manchester Central this July.

Turner & Townsend military insight day 7th June 2023
Turner & Townsend military insight day 7th June 2023
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Are you currently serving in the Military, Ex-Military or a Reservist, would you like to learn more about a career in professional services? If so, Turner & Townsend are holding a military insight day specifically for military personnel; service leavers, veterans and reservists.

Anglian Water military talent day 25th May 2023
Anglian Water military talent day 25th May 2023
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One of the biggest employers in the East of England, Anglian Water have a long-standing relationship with the military community. The Military Talent Day will provide an opportunity for Service personnel, veterans and military spouses to hear from their business leaders, colleagues and members, who will share their experience and advice.

The Poppy Factory launches new Armed Forces families employment service
The Poppy Factory launches new Armed Forces families employment service
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The Families Employment Service has been launched by The Poppy Factory, in partnership with Armed Forces family network The Ripple Pond, to help those who support or care for veterans with health conditions. Funding for the service was awarded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

AWS military insight event 24th May 2023
AWS military insight event 24th May 2023
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Interested in Cloud technology? Unsure what route to take? This event will provide you with the information you need to start your journey to a new career at AWS.

Women into employment networking evening 11th May 2023
Women into employment networking evening 11th May 2023
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The Forces Employment Charity is inviting women from the Forces community to attend an informal evening networking event on 11 May, ahead of its Women into Employment Conference next month.

Higher level, wider choice
Higher level, wider choice
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Higher education at a college or university is about more than bachelor’s degrees. It refers to qualifications and courses you can take after the age of 18. That includes diplomas, foundation years and more – in fact, a range of options, many of which have a vocational slant. So, if you’re ready to aim higher, HE could be the option for you …

Distance learning in close-up
Distance learning in close-up
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Sometimes also referred to as online learning or remote study (among other things), distance learning offers the perfect opportunity to focus on picking up new skills and qualifications – wherever in the world you are and without distractions …

Expand your education options
Expand your education options
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If your future plans call for a higher-level qualification, or you want to try something new and change direction when you make the transition from Service life, an Access Diploma could be just what you need to open wide your window of opportunity …

Can you help identify a Veteran with an unclaimed pension?
Can you help identify a Veteran with an unclaimed pension?
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Between 1st June 2020 – 31st May 2022, over 4,000 Armed Forces pensions went unclaimed.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust insight day 17th May 2023
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust insight day 17th May 2023
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust are hosting the inaugural Insight Day for the Service leavers, reservists, veterans and families of the Armed Forces community who are considering a career in the NHS.

Step into rail is back on 11th May 2023
Step into rail is back on 11th May 2023
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Considering a career on Britain’s rail network? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for …

Does your future lie in digital infrastructure?
Does your future lie in digital infrastructure?
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A career in the digital infrastructure industry could well be the perfect fit for you. But what exactly is it, and how can you get the qualifications you need?

How your state pension keeps its value
How your state pension keeps its value
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Following on from our previous article* – and staying with the theme of ‘the effects of inflation on pensions’ – here we explain how your State Pension (sometimes referred to as the ‘old age pension’) retains its value …

Put your skills in the spotlight
Put your skills in the spotlight
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… during your civilian job search by shining a light on the many transferable skills – both ‘soft’ and technical – you can demonstrate thanks to your military career.

 BCG military insight evening 19th of April 2023
BCG military insight evening 19th of April 2023
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BCG invite serving or former Armed Forces personnel looking to explore consulting opportunities in the London office to join them for an in-person event.