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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.

John Lewis becomes the 10,000th signatory for the Armed Forces Covenant
John Lewis becomes the 10,000th signatory for the Armed Forces Covenant
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Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families attends latest signing at HQ

Veterans transitioning into a policing career supported with a one-off resettlement payment
Veterans transitioning into a policing career supported with a one-off resettlement payment
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Military Veterans transitioning into a policing career with Thames Valley Police will be supported with a one-off resettlement payment of £2,500.

Forces Employment Charity launches new initiative to celebrate month of the military child
Forces Employment Charity launches new initiative to celebrate month of the military child
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The Forces Employment Charity will be marking the Month of the Military Child this April, with a brand new set of resources to help young people of those who Serve and have Served with their next career step.

Tesco Armed Forces insights event 4th May 2023
Tesco Armed Forces insights event 4th May 2023
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Tesco has always had a long-standing association with the Armed Forces ever since their founder, Jack Cohen started Tesco back in 1919 after leaving the Royal Flying Corps at the end of the First World War.

GDS & Deloitte - military veterans digital & technology careers event 4th April 2023
GDS & Deloitte - military veterans digital & technology careers event 4th April 2023
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Government Digital Services (GDS) and Deloitte invite you to a Military Veterans Digital and Technology Careers Day Event. Tuesday 4 April 2023

Veterans to receive £33m funding package in spring budget
Veterans to receive £33m funding package in spring budget
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Veterans to receive £33m funding package in spring budget

Funding veterans’ training for new careers in heritage crafts
Funding veterans’ training for new careers in heritage crafts
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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is delighted to award a £13,800 grant to The Heritage Crafts Association to fund heritage crafts training for Army veterans.

New women veterans’ strategy to look at experiences of former female service personnel
New women veterans’ strategy to look at experiences of former female service personnel
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The Office for Veterans Affair has announced its intention to publish a Women Veterans' Strategy.

Review launched into welfare provision for veterans
Review launched into welfare provision for veterans
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A major review into the veteran welfare services for veterans has been announced today by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the Ministry of Defence.

Info for the cyber insider
Info for the cyber insider
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Here at Quest, we’re aware that cyber security is on the up as a popular career choice among Service leavers. If it’s a sector you’ve set your sights on, Airbus CyberSecurity has rounded up a list of tech predictions that we hope you’ll find useful. Based on trends identified at its Security Operations Centres in France, the UK and Germany, as well as recent geopolitical and social events, the full list of predictions provides insider information that will inform you – and could set you apart from the rest

Could you be an ethical hacker?
Could you be an ethical hacker?
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SaluteMyJob is once again teaming up with Abertay University, the UK’s leading provider of advanced ethical hacking courses, to deliver a pioneering programme that aims to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a promising and exciting new career in this field …

Make a success of your resettlement
Make a success of your resettlement
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How can you approach your resettlement and transition journey in a successful and positive way? The best and most practical answer to that question is probably, ‘Ask for help’, so here’s some sound advice on how to do just that …

What’s your resettlement destination?
What’s your resettlement destination?
CASE STUDY
It could be the digital infrastructure industry, which – when it comes to new career paths – is overflowing with opportunity …
£5 million in contracts awarded to fund innovations that enhance veterans’ healthcare
£5 million in contracts awarded to fund innovations that enhance veterans’ healthcare
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The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (Cabinet Office) are pleased to announce that 22 projects have won a share of over £5 million in funding to develop cutting edge veterans’ healthcare technologies.

Greenwich Hospital, Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity to deliver transitional services to those leaving the Royal Navy
Greenwich Hospital, Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity to deliver transitional services to those leaving the Royal Navy
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Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) are working in partnership to deliver transitional services to those leaving the Royal Navy, and their dependents.

BFBS offering free social media courses to military spouses
BFBS offering free social media courses to military spouses
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Are you a military spouse or partner? If yes, BFBS are offering 7 FREE courses to get you immersed in the world of everything social! All you need is a smartphone, iPad or laptop, and an internet connection.

BuildForce Armed Forces insight day 26th April 2023
BuildForce Armed Forces insight day 26th April 2023
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BuildForce are hosting their Insight Day, with sponsor Mace on 26 April. It is an opportunity to meet with many of our employers, to learn about the vast careers available, and to hear from Mace and what they have to offer.

Amazon apprenticeship live events
Amazon apprenticeship live events
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The Forces Employment Charity partner with Amazon to offer in-person events providing more infomation about their apprenticeship opportunities. Speak to an apprentice, hear about potential opportunities and learn how apprenticeships could be the right option for you.

The apprenticeship advantage
The apprenticeship advantage
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Want to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience and industry-specific qualifications in your chosen field? An apprenticeship could be (more than) just the job!

The CPI and your pension why does it matter?
The CPI and your pension why does it matter?
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With the Consumer Price Index seemingly a permanent fixture in the news these days – and due to soar even higher – just what does it mean for you and your Armed Forces pension? The Forces Pension Society is here with the knowledge you need …

Lloyds military network - insurance career event
Lloyds military network - insurance career event
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Every year, the Lloyd's Military Network hosts a number of insight days aimed at helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance. The aim is to inform attendees of what insurance is, where some of the opportunities lie and explain the placement scheme.

The power to change
The power to change
CASE STUDY
Former Royal Corps of Signals electrician Dale Thompson joined technical education provider CNet Training as an instructor in December 2022, in his first civilian job role following more than 25 years in the Forces. Here, Dale shares his story and has some advice for anyone contemplating their post-service career options …
Event aims to introduce veterans to the superyacht industry
Event aims to introduce veterans to the superyacht industry
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In association with RMA - The Royal Marines Charity, Insignia Crew are delighted to invite you to this free event. Wed, 29 March 2023, 10:30 – 15:00

BFBS offer a fully-funded film production managers course
BFBS offer a fully-funded film production managers course
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BFBS provide a fully-funded course to help get you into one of the industry’s most in-demand roles!

Royal British Legion launches cost of living grants
Royal British Legion launches cost of living grants
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This programme is designed to allow The Royal British Legion to assist people who need help in a quick and easy way with everyday essentials such as kitchen appliances, clothes, and energy costs.

From serviceman to locksmith
From serviceman to locksmith
CASE STUDY
After attending an ex-forces day at Suited for Success earlier his year, veteran Matt Lambeth is now running his own business as a locksmith.
Amazon apprenticeship webinar event only for veterans and military families
Amazon apprenticeship webinar event only for veterans and military families
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Amazon is delighted to be partnering with the Forces Employment Charity to deliver a special apprenticeship webinar event only for veterans and military families on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 10am.

Learn why apprenticeships are a great opportunity for Service leavers and veterans
Learn why apprenticeships are a great opportunity for Service leavers and veterans
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Apprenticeships certainly aren’t new, but they're not what they used to be. Things have come a long way since the early days of YTS (Youth Training Scheme), with many new and exciting job opportunities opening up in some unexpected and lucrative sectors.

Leading questions
Leading questions
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If you have been in a leadership role while in uniform, have you stopped to consider whether military leadership differs from that found in the civilian workplace? Is a similar leadership philosophy required? What about leadership style? And do both sectors hold to the same leadership values? Former Army Captain turned fiction author Steve Higgs is here with some answers …

What’s your resettlement resolution?
What’s your resettlement resolution?
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If you’re looking for the perfect new start, the digital infrastructure industry could help you achieve that goal …

Forces Pension Society breaks records In 2022
Forces Pension Society breaks records In 2022
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In his new-year statement, Forces Pension Society CEO, Maj Gen Neil Marshall (pictured), reported record-breaking figures for membership and pension enquiries …

Microsoft military insight day 9th January 2023
Microsoft military insight day 9th January 2023
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Microsoft invites Service Leavers and Veterans to a Military Insights Day at their London Headquarters located near Paddington Station.

New funding to end armed forces veterans’ homelessness
New funding to end armed forces veterans’ homelessness
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More than £8.5 million of funding has been announced in order to ensure no veteran should sleep rough this Christmas, and veteran homelessness is ended in 2023.

TechVets receives £75K workforce development grant from Splunk
TechVets receives £75K workforce development grant from Splunk
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TechVets Receives £75K Workforce Development Grant from Splunk

Peter Shaw | tiling & plumbing case study
Peter Shaw | tiling & plumbing case study
CASE STUDY
Peter Shaw | Tiling & Plumbing Case Study
Uber to support Veterans into flexible work
Uber to support Veterans into flexible work
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Uber today announced a new partnership with the Forces Employment Charity to provide targeted support to help military veterans transition into flexible civilian work.

Local authorities must work together to improve delivery of Armed Forces Covenant
Local authorities must work together to improve delivery of Armed Forces Covenant
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A new report into the impact of the Armed Forces Covenant has shown that while there are strong examples of progress being made, there are significant disparities across councils

MOD signs a world-first digital skills training deal with Amazon Web Services
MOD signs a world-first digital skills training deal with Amazon Web Services
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The Ministry of Defence has signed what it claims is a world-first deal with Amazon Web Services through which the tech giant will support the delivery of digital skills training to senior government and military officials in the coming years.

ID card rollout to veterans could take 100 years at the current speed
ID card rollout to veterans could take 100 years at the current speed
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The Government has reassured veterans that the rollout of their ID cards is "accelerating" amid concerns it could take more than a century at the current rate.

New legal powers to support Armed Forces families and Veterans
New legal powers to support Armed Forces families and Veterans
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The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans.

Veterans UK launches a new online claim service
Veterans UK launches a new online claim service
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Veterans UK launches a new online claim service.

Government launches the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.
Government launches the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.
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The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.

ELC 101: getting started
ELC 101: getting started
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There are several stages to the ELC process. Full details are set out in Joint Service Publication 822 (JSP 822).

Veteran information and support directory
Veteran information and support directory
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The first point of contact for veterans seeking support, Veterans’ Gateway puts veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help them with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.

Dr Andrew Murrison appointed Minister for Defence People
Dr Andrew Murrison appointed Minister for Defence People
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Dr Andrew Murrison has been appointed the new Minister for Defence People as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle.

Sarah Atherton loses position as Minister for Defence People
Sarah Atherton loses position as Minister for Defence People
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Sarah Atherton has lost her position as Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families