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Transition trauma? Turn here for help
ARTICLES
15 Jun, 2022
According to Veteran’s Gateway, transition can feel like the biggest burst of ‘life admin’ you’ll ever experience, but starting to plan as soon as possible will smooth the way. Thankfully, the Veterans’ Gateway team is on hand to help you – and your family – with advice and support …
The Speaker of the House of Commons has called for more military veterans to work at the Palace of Westminster
NEWS
08 Jun, 2022
In an exclusive interview with Forces News, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who is an Honorary Colonel, said there is a range of jobs available in the Palace of Westminster and he wants the number of ex-forces personnel working in Parliament to return to the levels seen many years ago.
Why you should consider the data centre industry
ARTICLES
08 Jun, 2022
If you are looking to plan your resettlement soon, here’s why considering a career in the data centre industry should be firmly on your agenda …
The new collaboration delivering career opportunities to the ex-Forces community
NEWS
16 May, 2022
As part of its enduring commitment to support the Services community into employment, RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity has signed a three-year agreement with Amazon Global Military Affairs to boost the multinational tech giant’s military recruitment strategy in the UK
A pandemic success!
ARTICLES
14 Apr, 2022
John Burfield’s new business has taken him from Armed Forces to award-winning businessman in the space of just two (very extraordinary) years …
White lies? Don’t do it!
ARTICLES
14 Apr, 2022
You can’t get away with the odd porky on your CV any more, says author and careers advice expert, Edd Williams. Here he shares his extensive experience of working on more than 100,000 CVs, in light of findings that revealed three in five employers have rejected candidates for lying on their CVs …
Unlock your housing options
ARTICLES
16 Mar, 2022
When it comes to buying or renting a property, whether or not you’re a first-timer it’s never too early to start planning where you’re going to live on leaving – and, more to the point, how you’re going to pay for it! Luckily there’s a lot of help available – financial and otherwise – to aid your preparations …
Teaming up to tackle transition
ARTICLES
16 Mar, 2022
With the final of the Six Nations Rugby Championship taking place this month, we’re on the sidelines to check out Rugby for Heroes’ Transition through Rugby course. Aiming to foster a sense of belonging you might otherwise miss on civvy street, it could be your pitch-perfect pathway to a less rocky resettlement. Why not give it a try?
Armed Forces resettlement guide
ARTICLES
16 Mar, 2022
Advice from the CTP, official provider of career guidance, skills training and job-finding assistance to Service leavers. Information on transition services and entitlements, Standard and Enhanced Learning Credits, Graduated Resettlement Time (GRT) and duty allowances …
I love my work!
ARTICLES
14 Feb, 2022
Craig Bones, 54, left the Forces back in 1995 following just over 10 years’ service, which saw him specialise as a ground-to-air missile defence instructor in the RAF Regiment. Now self-employed and running his own specialist bespoke travel adventure business with his wife Heather, he tells Quest how his working life really took off post-RAF …
Study for an MBA
ARTICLES
14 Feb, 2022
If your CV includes an MBA, it’s likely to focus employers’ attention. It’s a highly respected qualification, sought after in a wide range of career sectors, and the routes to achieving it are eminently flexible. Make it your business to find out more …
Amey adopts innovative scheduling solution to transform repair services for MoD homes
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
Amey, a strategic supplier to UK defence, has introduced a new digital solution to enhance the maintenance of military homes across the UK, significantly reducing carbon emissions …
Our next big battle: global warming
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, who devised the UK military’s strategy on climate change and sustainability, has visited Antarctica to see for himself the growing effects of global warming …
University of Bristol announces 400 new PhD scholarships
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
The University of Bristol has announced it will create 400 new postgraduate scholarships. The new £4.2m annual investment – totalling £16.8m over the next four years – opens up Bristol’s world-leading research to a global audience and will help to shape the next generation of postgraduate researchers …
Royal Signals veteran publishes fundraising poetry collection
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
Gina Allsop, a Royal Signals veteran from Brighton, was supported by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity last year after she was knocked off her bike in a hit-and-run incident. Now she is repaying the charity by publishing a poetry book to raise money and say thank you for the support she received …
BFBS launches new radio station: BFBS Best of British
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
BFBS recently launched its new radio station, BFBS Best of British, available worldwide online, via the BFBS iPhone and Android apps, and on your smart speaker …
Here’s to more support for military partners!
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity is now able to offer even more employment support to military spouses and partners (including separated, divorced, widowed and overseas) looking to take the next step in their career, thanks to a new expansion of its services …
SMSpouses On Tour: one-to-one social media training on your doorstep
NEWS
07 Feb, 2022
The team behind BFBS’s highly successful SMSpouses training programme is going on tour to six locations across the UK, plus RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, enabling military spouses to book a free face-to-face social media and coaching session with one of the SMSpouses coaches …
Believe in yourself … and your skills
ARTICLES
20 Dec, 2021
Recent research has revealed that some veterans lack confidence in the skills their military experience can bring to the civilian workplace. It’s a view that, fortunately, is not widely shared by employers …
Tackling the data centre skills shortage
ARTICLES
20 Dec, 2021
It takes a lot for competing companies to work together for the betterment of an entire industry, but that’s exactly what is happening now to help tackle the data centre skills shortage …
Unwrapping the true value of veterans
ARTICLES
08 Dec, 2021
Transferable skills are for life, not just for Service. That’s why civilian employers should welcome veterans to their workforce, says Ahmed Al-Nahhas, head of the military team at London-based law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp. Here he explains why …
Will you send a card to Stan?
NEWS
07 Dec, 2021
A volunteer at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is asking people to help a 100-year-old veteran, former Second World War Gunner Stan Vickers, celebrate Christmas this year by sending him cards and well wishes …
Pall-Ex delivers £25,000 donation to Combat Stress
NEWS
07 Dec, 2021
Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd has underlined its commitment to veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress with a £25,000 donation …
How Eric engineered a future in gas
NEWS
07 Dec, 2021
After 38 years’ service, WO1 Eric Bristow, 57, is leaving the Forces this December to work as a gas engineer, having specialised as an Artificer in the Royal Marines. While serving, he achieved an engineering degree, as well as civilian plumbing and heating qualifications.
Silver status for SAS
NEWS
25 Nov, 2021
SAS, the global leader in analytics, has achieved Armed Forces Covenant Silver status for its support of serving and ex-military personnel …
Enhancing the lives of Catterick Forces families
NEWS
25 Nov, 2021
Amey and its supply chain partner, Tivoli, have committed to working with social enterprise e50k to enhance the lived experience of Forces families at Catterick Garrison …
Free advice for veterans seeking a role in the Fire Service
NEWS
25 Nov, 2021
RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity is teaming up with representatives from the Fire Service to offer free careers advice to any job-seeking veterans interested in a role …
The team tackling veteran pain head on
ARTICLES
21 Nov, 2021
A special profile of the extremely valuable work being done by London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital to offer practical advice and support to veterans suffering chronic pain, via its specialist online and veteran-specific Pain Management Programme …
Self-employment takeaways
ARTICLES
21 Nov, 2021
For many people, starting their own business is a pipe dream, more of an unattainable fantasy than a realistic career option, but it’s also an option that could see you reap the dividends if you can make it work for you. So says Ryan Mansfield and, as someone who’s ‘been there, done that’, he should know – and he has plenty of advice to offer …
Life’s a gas for Sam and Jacob!
NEWS
09 Nov, 2021
Sam Went, 41 (pictured above with his son Jacob), now working as a gas engineer and owner of his own company, Sam’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd, left the Forces as a LCpl in early 2020 after 12 years’ service having specialised as a driver in the Royal Logistic Corps. While serving, he gained all driving licences and advanced driving qualifications.
Certifications and qualifications – what’s the difference?
NEWS
09 Nov, 2021
Certifications and qualifications attract a certain level of kudos, yet what do they mean and what sets them apart? CNet Training has the answers …
Build your construction skills with a free course
NEWS
09 Nov, 2021
As part of a new government initiative, Building Heroes is offering free training at Skills Bootcamps, with flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for those aged 19 or over …
SIA: search for a training provider
NEWS
09 Nov, 2021
Thinking of a career in the security industry? You can use the SIA’s new ‘Search for a Training Provider’ tool to find your perfect provider …
The best of both worlds
ARTICLES
21 Oct, 2021
As both a firefighter and a soldier, Shaquille Goldsmith’s motivation is to try to be the best – at his career, protecting others and serving his country …
A practical guide to PTSD support
ARTICLES
11 Oct, 2021
Recognising that many current and former UK Service personnel have been deeply affected by the recent military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ahmed Al-Nahhas, head of the Military Claims Team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, shines a spotlight on PTSD and the support available to those who may be struggling with this potentially debilitating condition or caring for someone who is …
Your Gold Learning Partner for health and safety training!
NEWS
08 Oct, 2021
Dorset Health and Safety Limited is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Gold Learning Partner Status from NEBOSH – the world’s leading accreditation body for the health and safety industry …
Auto industry in drive to recruit Service leavers
ARTICLES
22 Sep, 2021
Both the automotive sector and veterans rallied to offer help and support during the pandemic, deploying vehicle fleets and transporting PPE to hospitals and vulnerable communities. Recognising this valuable connection, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has pledged its commitment to advocate for the recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel across the automotive industry …
Make a successful transition to civvy street: a practical guide
NEWS
22 Sep, 2021
When it comes to your resettlement, a number of organisations exist to provide support and guidance, says Hannah Swarbrick, an Associate in the Military Claims Team at specialist law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp, but pinning down the right information can seem an overwhelming task. With this is mind, she has written this article to address some of the FAQs raised by her clients …
‘Refuelling my resilience’
ARTICLES
22 Sep, 2021
Meet Army Reserve Corporal Natasha Jones, an NHS dietitian in an emotionally demanding civilian role, who is reaping the benefits of also being able to refuel and rearm Apache helicopters …
Amazon joins RFEA’s Careers Sitrep to offer free advice to veterans
NEWS
13 Sep, 2021
Multinational conglomerate Amazon is joining up with RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity to offer free careers advice to job-seeking veterans, as part of the charity’s latest Careers Sitrep event on 17 September …
Swap the Services for scaffolding and enjoy free training
NEWS
08 Sep, 2021
Military personnel now have another incentive to swap the Services for the scaffolding industry – free and full scaffolder training …
David’s 75 miles for 75 years
NEWS
08 Sep, 2021
Cyclist completes epic aviation route in aid of humanitarian airline …
Veterans-focused mental health service launched by NHS
ARTICLES
20 Aug, 2021
Veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of the new Op Courage service, a collaborative project between NHS England and the Office for Veterans Affairs. Claire Withey, an associate solicitor in the military claims team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, reports …
Reaping benefits beyond the workplace
ARTICLES
20 Aug, 2021
Police Inspector and experienced Army Reservist Babatunde Adeyeye welcomes the skills development opportunities that come along with his dual roles, neither of which is what you’d call the regular nine-to-five …
Locksmiths in demand across the UK
NEWS
13 Aug, 2021
Join the UK’s largest locksmith community – a profession that gives you the luxury of being able to design your own career, choose your own hours and, most importantly, be in control of your own career pathway.
CNet Training: your Gold-level training provider
NEWS
09 Aug, 2021
Over the past 25 years, CNet Training (CNet) has educated thousands of Service leavers, providing them with the necessary skills, hands-on experience and much sought-after qualifications needed to enter the network infrastructure and data centre sectors (the digital infrastructure industry) …
Discover your development opportunities
NEWS
03 Aug, 2021
Following the success of its first, support-focused, event in May, the Veteran Support Partnership is set to host a follow-up virtual event in September to showcase the development opportunities available to the Armed Forces community …
Supporting individuals to reach their full potential
NEWS
03 Aug, 2021
A charity that has spent almost 80 years supporting veterans to adapt to and succeed in civilian life has embraced post-Covid lockdown challenges by looking to the future and recruiting key new people into top managerial roles …
Inspirational leadership, management and coaching courses
NEWS
27 Jul, 2021
inspired2learn offers a wide range of options to Service leavers looking for ELCAS-approved resettlement courses. Read on to find out how you could gain a professional qualification that will boost your transition prospects – and how others like you have already done just that!
All set to capitalise on the bike boom!
NEWS
27 Jul, 2021
In this Q&A, Matt Waters, a level 3 student in Cycle Maintenance and Repair at Cycle Systems Academy, shares his experience of the course and his future plans once qualified …
So much more than a weekend hobby
ARTICLES
15 Jul, 2021
RAF Reserve Gary Forder is living his childhood dream of serving in the Armed Forces, and enjoying all the benefits and opportunities offered by Reservist life …
‘Without CNet I would not be in the role I’m in today’
ARTICLES
15 Jul, 2021
… so says Peter Granger, who in this feature discusses his CNet resettlement training and how it helped to shape his career upon leaving the Armed Forces …
King Edward VII’s Hospital veterans’ grant open for applications
NEWS
08 Jul, 2021
Charitable hospital King Edward VII’s Military Grants Fund is open to applications, offering grants to cover up to 100% of fees for medical treatment for veterans …
Give your future career a lift!
NEWS
01 Jul, 2021
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s Military Transition Scheme (MTS) is now live …
Want to connect to a career in the electricity industry?
NEWS
01 Jul, 2021
Engineers from two power firms are helping those considering leaving the Armed Forces to explore career paths in the electricity industry …
The tools to succeed
NEWS
01 Jul, 2021
In this Q&A, Geoff Wilson talks about his experience training in Cycle Maintenance and Repair at Cycle Systems Academy, and what he plans to do with the qualification …
Changes to SIA training
NEWS
01 Jul, 2021
The SIA has created a downloadable flowchart with all the information you need …
New YouTube series spotlights Exercise Rattlesnake
NEWS
01 Jul, 2021
Forces News has launched an explosive new YouTube series, Exercise Rattlesnake, which gives a rare in-depth look at one of the world’s biggest, most hardcore military exercises this year, designed to test UK and US troops to their absolute limits …
How teamwork really did make the dream work
ARTICLES
25 Jun, 2021
This is the inspirational story of how Richard Harvey, with the support of ELCAS and Study Active, achieved his dream of qualifying as a personal trainer and opening his very own gym, The Hurt Locker Bridport …
The Resettlement Grant
ARTICLES
25 Jun, 2021
Many of you will be leaving the Armed Forces with a Resettlement Grant. The amounts paid have recently been updated for 2021 …
Soldiering On Awards 2021 finalists announced
NEWS
23 Jun, 2021
At the beginning of Armed Forces Week, the Prime Minister joined the ranks of Soldiering On Awards supporters as the 2021 category finalists were announced …
New Resettlement Grant rates released
NEWS
15 Jun, 2021
Many of you will be leaving the Armed Forces with a Resettlement Grant. The Forces Pension Society reports that the amounts paid have recently been updated …
Help grow a sustainable future
NEWS
15 Jun, 2021
Environmental management is key to a successful and sustainable future. The new NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate will help organisations reduce their environmental impact and have a positive influence on society …
