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As a global provider of professional services, Cognizant is bringing their clients together to support them in reaching the skills within the Armed Forces community.

This hybrid event will provide an overview of the opportunities that Barclays in Scotland has to offer Service Leavers, Veterans and their Spouses/Partners. Attendees will be able to join us virtually or onsite at Barclays state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow.

UK Veterans with mobility issues attributable to their Service can now apply for support from the Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).

BFBS Academy announces the launch of Social Media Specialists, a free course open to the broader military community, including the partners of UK military personnel, veterans, and their partners, offering them the opportunity to upskill in social media marketing techniques.

People from the Commonwealth, Ireland and Nepal who serve in the British Armed Forces face specific challenges, according to a report published today (27 February) by Anglia Ruskin University and funded by the Forces in Mind Trust.

Research carried out by the University of Salford recommends that the Government should fund a permanent network of Department for Work and Pensions Armed Forces champions to support ex service personnel as they make their transition to civilian life.

A Ministry of Defence plan to change the way Army accommodation is allocated has been shelved amid a backlash from military wives.

Military officers and senior soldiers have said they will quit the Army in droves over new accommodation rules.

The employment rate of Service personnel who have left the UK armed forces, six months after leaving service, has reached a record high of 89%

Forces Employment Charity hosts flagship ‘Women into Employment’ event in response

Every year, the Lloyds Military Network host a number of insight days aimed at helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.

Office for Veterans' Affairs announced that applications for HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards are now open to all.

Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.

For more than 25 years, Right Management have held the MoD contract to be the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement under the Career Transition Partnership. Later this year, the contract will be moving over to another provider.

The Department for Work and Pensions’ Adjustments Passport for Service Leavers is here to help start conversations with new employers on your health needs.

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £407,000 to QinetiQ and RAND Europe for a 24-month project to examine the contemporary transition challenges of personnel and families.

BFBS Academy announces that the application process is now open for its highly sought after production managers course.

Careers in Energy 2024 (CIE24) will offer a unique insight into the energy sector and the opportunity to engage with some of the leading companies within the sector. This growing industry is of increasing interest to those seeking middle to senior management roles from the Armed Forces community.

The one-off payment is applicable to all servicemen and women in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

Hosted by the Google Veterans Network in collaboration with TechVets and the Forces Employment Charity, this event aims to provide a platform for veterans, reservists, and partners/spouses of those in the military to explore rewarding careers in the tech industry and network with the pros.

The veterans growth event provides direct access to recruitment teams and B2B networking.

A non-profit organization is aiding former military personnel in entering the truck driving sector, aiming to lessen homelessness and joblessness among veterans.

A new report from QinetiQ and Cranfield School of Management found that, whilst the majority of Service personnel and their partners have good life skills, some require additional support to help them develop the skills needed to deal with the demands and challenges of daily life when they leave the Armed Forces.

AHEP provides an excellent opportunity for Army Officers, non-graduates and graduates, to complete a fully funded degree pathway in conjunction with a top global institute.

Veterans services in the UK are to receive a fresh start as the government today accepted the majority of recommendations from the Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans.

Set against the backdrop of the iconic race track, the National Transition Event is a unique event which offers service leavers, veterans and their partners the opportunity to find out about careers away from the military.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of £75K to £500K, across four rounds of funding, to projects that contribute to the aims of the Government’s ambition to reduce Veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping.

You’ll be eligible for a Veterans Railcard providing you have served for at least one day or more in His Majesty’s UK Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve). UK Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations are also eligible.

The Trust will award grants of up to £70,000 on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, to projects that will enable Veterans and their families to enter stable long-term employment, by delivering qualifications and training.

Cyber Security & Cloud Expo is the leading event for Zero Trust, Threat Detection & Response, Training, Talent & Culture, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, and Data Security.

Despite having no previous experience of working in the criminal justice system, Gareth Mills beat tough competition to be named Best Newcomer of the Year Winner at the Inspire Justice Awards

Bloomberg is excited to host an in-person insight session on 28 November 2023 between 2.30PM - 6.30PM.

BuildForce is hosting a unique event which will bring together TfL, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, their supply chain and our military community.

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 – 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.

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 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.

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 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 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, 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.

New accommodation offer announced to modernise accommodation entitlements to Armed Forces personnel.

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.

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 figures about areas in England with the highest proportion of veterans.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 2023, ‘Rebuilding Construction with Military Assets’ at the prestigious Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, RAF Cosford.

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.