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Landmarc and UK Connect help troops stay connected

Landmarc and UK Connect help troops stay connected

12th May 2020

News

Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc) and UK Connect have worked in partnership to enable vital broadband provision at the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Halton Training Camp, a key asset in the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Covid-19 strategic response.
Life in lockdown at Lockforce

Life in lockdown at Lockforce

4th May 2020

News

As emergency locksmiths we are fortunate to be in an industry that is still in demand. Door and window locks don’t care about the lockdown so we are still receiving calls and the guys are helping to “Keep You Safe”.
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The Resettlement Grant

The Resettlement Grant

30th Apr 2020

Article

Many of you will be leaving the Armed Forces with a Resettlement Grant (RG). The RG is a tax-free lump sum intended to help Regular Service personnel settle into civilian life. There is no stipulation as how you use it – you can spend it on beer if you like, but you need to remember that, if you take up another military post too quickly, you might have to repay some or all of it. In this short article Mary Petley of the Forces Pension Society explores the rules relating to RGs …
Are you eligible?

Are you eligible?

27th Apr 2020

Article

Take a look at the ELC eligibility rules below to find out …
Claims checklist

Claims checklist

27th Apr 2020

Article

Keep your claim on track with our step-by-step guide …
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Transitioning into the fitness sector: Jonny Holloway’s story

22nd Apr 2020

Case Study

‘Leaving the military as an able-bodied person is hard enough, let alone being disabled,’ says Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Holloway, who tells QUEST how, since leaving the Army following life-changing injuries, he has forged an all-action career in the fitness sector …

Online lifelines

Online lifelines

22nd Apr 2020

Article

We are living through exceptional times, thanks (actually, no thanks) to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We know that many of you are currently confined to your homes, so we’ve put together some information we hope will help you access e-learning and entertainment opportunities allowing you to continue your studies, have fun – and perhaps learn a new skill.
Expect the unexpected

Expect the unexpected

21st Apr 2020

Article

With the spectre of COVID-19 looming over both people and businesses, regular Quest contributor, Steve Bulleyment, director of specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man, revisits the unanticipated events that almost killed off his business, how he overcame them and his tips for keeping a business going over the next few months …
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Flexible distance learning at Leeds Beckett

Flexible distance learning at Leeds Beckett

1st Apr 2020

News

Studying a distance learning course at Leeds Beckett University offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you are looking to pursue the career you have built in the Armed Forces, or if you’re currently preparing to leave and looking for a change, we have an option available. Our entry requirements are flexible too, which offers people with different experiences and qualifications the opportunity to pursue their desired path.
Where to work in 2020

Where to work in 2020

25th Mar 2020

Article

Check out this guide to the current best-performing business sectors in the UK …

Transitioning into the transport sector: Ian M. Crome’s story

23rd Mar 2020

Case Study

As you may have read elsewhere on the Quest website, Veterans’ Gateway recently introduced its first ever branded truck, kindly sponsored by international haulage business, Marine & Cargo, which recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. One of the first veterans the company has employed since signing is 329 Dvr Ian M. Crome, formerly of the Royal Corps of Transport. Here’s what Ian has to say about his journey …

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Driving forward veteran recruitment!

Driving forward veteran recruitment!

25th Feb 2020

News

The inaugural Mission Motorsport National Transition Event held earlier this month offered the chance for veterans to engage with Forces-friendly employers – top brands from across the UK, who all recognise the valuable skills veterans bring to their workforce …

‘Wish I’d done it years ago’

‘Wish I’d done it years ago’

16th Feb 2020

News

University of Cumbria nursing graduate Derrick Tyson says he has no regrets about leaving the Forces to take a new direction – indeed he wishes he’d changed career years ago!
We’ve got employee support in our sights!

We’ve got employee support in our sights!

13th Feb 2020

Article

… so says Jacobs, which aims to be very much more than a global professional services company with a huge international presence. In the UK it’s carrying out major projects including HS2 and Crossrail, but at the individual level it’s also doing a great deal to support its ex-Forces employees …
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Specialist support for job seekers

Specialist support for job seekers

12th Feb 2020

Article

A new initiative that sees RFEA confirmed as lead partner for The Royal British Legion’s employment support programme is set to help thousands of ex-Forces personnel and their families in civilian life
Running your own business: Get some help

Running your own business: Get some help

23rd Jan 2020

Article

Imagine arriving at your new posting and there’s no one to hand over to you. Your phone is already ringing and people are asking you questions you can’t answer. You have reports to write, deadlines to meet and not a clue how to do most of it. That’s exactly how starting a business can feel, says regular Quest contributor, Steve Bulleyment, director of specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man, and he has a few ideas as to what you can do about it …
‘Sorry, no stereotypes!’

‘Sorry, no stereotypes!’

23rd Jan 2020

Article

Transitioning to the civilian workplace on leaving the Services is now about much more than stereotypical roles such as security guarding or taking a conventional ‘trade’ with you (useful as these still are), says Claire Withey of Bolt Burdon Kemp. And, when it comes to 21st-century resettlement, she’s keen to emphasise the current breadth of skills the ex-military have to offer potential employers
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Biomechanics Coach Diploma

Biomechanics Coach Diploma

22nd Jan 2020

News

When I retired from the Armed Forces in December 2012, I decided to go into the fitness industry, an area to which I had devoted much of my time in the military and something I have always had a real passion for. I used my first ELCAS grant to become a personal trainer and opened a small gym with my daughter in February 2013.
Get on course to a smoother transition

Get on course to a smoother transition

3rd Jan 2020

Article

Your time in the Forces is likely to have been an all-consuming career experience. Despite that, you may yet have many years ahead of you in the workplace, which means it’s important to make the most of the resettlement options open to you. This five-step guide will help you to plan …

Career Coach: your first step on the path to a new job?

Career Coach: your first step on the path to a new job?

2nd Jan 2020

Article

Most adults returning to study choose programmes based on their career goals. Now, for the first time, Career Coach helps users search for Access to Higher Education Diplomas linked to their chosen careers, highlighting the skills and knowledge needed to enter particular job roles and industries
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Networking for knowledge

Networking for knowledge

19th Dec 2019

Article

The word ‘networking’ provokes a Marmite-like response: people either relish every opportunity or shy away from it entirely. Whether you are still serving, already in employment or embarking on starting your own business, you will undoubtedly acknowledge that connections are the vital ingredient to success.
From Armed Forces to civilian life – change your career with NEBOSH!

From Armed Forces to civilian life – change your career with NEBOSH!

18th Dec 2019

Article

Stepping into civilian life and finding a whole new career path can be challenging. However, for four Service leavers, this was made much easier with a NEBOSH qualification to their name. Here they tell us about the impact NEBOSH qualifications have had on their new careers …
Winners of Women in Defence UK Awards 2019 announced

Winners of Women in Defence UK Awards 2019 announced

17th Dec 2019

News

The winners of the Women in Defence UK Awards were recently announced at a ceremony attended by guests from across the defence enterprise. Air Marshal Sue Gray presented the awards at a ceremony at the Guildhall, London, to the winners of each of the 10 categories and an overall award for Woman of the Year. This year – the awards’ fourth – more than 470 nominations were received from across the defence community, including the Armed Forces, MoD civil service, GCHQ, MI5, defence industry and the defence third sector.
Free online counter-terrorism training

Free online counter-terrorism training

13th Dec 2019

News

Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence holders can now access free online counter-terrorism training from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), which has created special password-protected access for the security industry. This means that everyone – from frontline operatives to managers and directors – can access up-to-date counter-terrorism guidance free of charge.
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Job-hunting inspiration from ‘the world’s most ambitious job applicant’

Job-hunting inspiration from ‘the world’s most ambitious job applicant’

13th Dec 2019

News

Prime Minister. Galactic pilot. Strictly head judge. Formula One racing driver. Pope. These are just a few of the many outrageously ambitious job vacancies that Sam Broadley applied to fill over the course of 17 years, from England manager aged 19 to James Bond at 36. He was successful in none of them.
All I want for Christmas …

All I want for Christmas …

10th Dec 2019

Article

… well it wasn’t this, says regular Quest contributor, Steve Bulleyment, director of specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man. Freezing wind-tunnel conditions, snow falling and the light fading. Merry Christmas? Bah humbug!
Electrical training company salutes forgotten heroes

Electrical training company salutes forgotten heroes

6th Dec 2019

News

To recognise the bravery of our military personnel and to help with life after they leave the service, electrical training provider Trade Skills 4U are proud to offer a training bursary scheme dedicated to those who have fought for our country.
Power up your HE options

Power up your HE options

1st Dec 2019

Article

Throughout your Service career you will have been continually focusing on reskilling and upskilling, but you might need higher-level qualifications or want to try something new and change direction when you make the transition from Service life. The Access to HE Diploma could be just what you need …
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Prepared to succeed

Prepared to succeed

12th Nov 2019

Article

Now working as technical developer with CNet, Clint Sherratt’s time in the Forces saw him work hard to accumulate skills and qualifications that he knew would stand him in good stead on leaving …
Building diversity

Building diversity

6th Nov 2019

News

13 Armed Forces organisations share in CITB funding to get 11,800 people of diverse backgrounds into construction …
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The future is soft

The future is soft

21st Oct 2019

Article

Employment patterns are changing, nowadays a job for life is rare and it is expected that in future it will be normal to change career many times during your working life. Do you have the skills to succeed in this new world of work?
Working for the wounded

Working for the wounded

16th Oct 2019

Article

The Scar Free Foundation recently announced its conflict wound research priorities and launched a call for pilot studies to address these vital areas. If you or someone you know has been affected by this issue, read on to find out about the valuable work of this very special organisation – and some of those it has already helped
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Fully charge your future

Fully charge your future

15th Oct 2019

Article

Become an electric vehicle charging point installer in one of today’s fastest-growing industries
Charitable coffee on the hoof!

Charitable coffee on the hoof!

14th Oct 2019

News

Over just one weekend, a 40-year-old horse trailer has been converted into a mobile coffee bar by Combat2Coffee, a group of volunteers from the veterans community, with the aim to raise funds for military charities Help for Heroes and Combat Stress.

Uniting to fight homelessness

Uniting to fight homelessness

11th Oct 2019

Article

Working alongside likeminded charities and organisations, Stoll recently opened the door on the new No Homeless Veterans campaign, which aims to support all veterans in housing need
It’s not rocket science

It’s not rocket science

9th Oct 2019

Article

‘With the 50th anniversary of the moon landings this year, and my love of anything space related, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to look at what we can learn from the amazing achievement of getting a human walking on the moon,’ says regular Quest contributor, Steve Bulleyment, director of specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man. So here he is, with some of his customary down-to-earth advice …
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Building new careers in construction

11th Sep 2019

Case Study

According to one of the country’s leading suppliers of building materials, former Armed Forces personnel have the perfect traits for careers in construction. Here we introduce just a few of the many Service leavers who have gone on to craft themselves successful second careers in that flourishing sector

RFEA receives generous funding to help thousands of ex-Service personnel

RFEA receives generous funding to help thousands of ex-Service personnel

4th Sep 2019

News

RFEA – the Forces Employment Charity – has received two generous grants from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, totalling almost £400,000. The funding will enable RFEA to continue its hugely successful work to provide employment advice, guidance and mentoring to veterans through its Ex Forces and Bridging the Gap programmes.
Making university affordable for you

Making university affordable for you

31st Aug 2019

Article

Members of the Armed Forces are just as welcome at university as anyone else, and if you are looking to study at university next year, there are a number of useful military bursaries available …
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Full range of CNet courses gain ELCAS approval

Full range of CNet courses gain ELCAS approval

19th Aug 2019

News

World-leading technical education provider, CNet Training, has announced ELCAS approval for its full range of programmes spanning the network cable installation and data centre sectors.
A home fit for a hero

A home fit for a hero

18th Aug 2019

Article

As the leading provider of supported housing for Veterans, Stoll supports the most vulnerable Service leavers by providing them with an affordable home to rent and the support they need to lead independent lives. People come to Stoll at various stages in their lives, from those who have just started their transition to civilian life to others who require assistance much later, such as George Brown, who – with his wife Anne – moved into the Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions in 2014 …
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The full package

The full package

13th Aug 2019

Article

Lieutenant Gary Bickley, Royal Navy, reports on his experience of NEBOSH instruction at Woodward SHE Ltd
Key skills

Key skills

13th Aug 2019

Article

Do you have a business idea in your head that just won’t go away? Are you imagining a life beyond uniform where you control your own destiny and become your own boss? I remember it well,’ says regular QUEST contributor, Steve Bulleyment, director of specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man. And, to celebrate 15 years of running his own business, he’s here with 15 tips to support you on your own journey.
The perfect fit for Forces families

The perfect fit for Forces families

9th Aug 2019

Article

Recruit for Spouses is an independent social enterprise that is dedicated to supporting, championing and finding gainful employment for spouses and partners of members of our Armed Forces – and getting talent back into the workforce
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Circular economy firm offers career path to veterans

Circular economy firm offers career path to veterans

17th Jul 2019

News

EFT Consult, a Swansea-based company that specialises in cutting-edge and innovative technologies in relation to the design and consultancy of the built environment, and the implementation of the principles of the circular economy, has partnered with the British Training Board to help 100 veterans and Service leavers to gain skills and work opportunities beyond the Armed Forces.
Happy in your own company?

Happy in your own company?

9th Jul 2019

Article

Of all the challenges you’ll face in starting your own business, loneliness may be the hardest to cope with, says Steve Bulleyment, director of Lincolnshire-based specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man and Quest’s self-employment guru
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