More ex-forces finding career success on civvy street
19th Oct 2023
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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.
19th Oct 2023
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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.
18th Oct 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.
17th Oct 2023
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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.
13th Oct 2023
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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.
9th 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.
5th Oct 2023
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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.
29th Sep 2023
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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.
25th Sep 2023
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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.
19th Sep 2023
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New accommodation offer announced to modernise accommodation entitlements to Armed Forces personnel.
15th Sep 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.
11th Sep 2023
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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.
7th Sep 2023
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Office for Veterans' Affairs releases latest figures about areas in England with the highest proportion of veterans.
4th Sep 2023
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The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints.
28th Aug 2023
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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.
24th Aug 2023
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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.
22nd Aug 2023
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A soldier who quit the infantry has gained a new trade while being paid as an Army mechanic.
18th Aug 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.
17th Aug 2023
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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.
15th Aug 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.
9th Aug 2023
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Building Heroes Conference 2023, ‘Rebuilding Construction with Military Assets’ at the prestigious Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, RAF Cosford.
7th Aug 2023
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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.
4th Aug 2023
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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.
2nd Aug 2023
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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.
1st Aug 2023
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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.
28th Jul 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.
24th Jul 2023
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Continued progress has been made towards the new digital verification service to apply for a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
19th Jul 2023
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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.
18th Jul 2023
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The reviews have offered recommendations to improve the experience of those requiring veterans’ welfare or compensation services.
17th Jul 2023
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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.
14th Jul 2023
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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.
12th Jul 2023
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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.
7th Jul 2023
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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).
4th Jul 2023
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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.
30th Jun 2023
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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.
28th Jun 2023
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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.
23rd Jun 2023
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More businesses are turning to veterans to fill vacancies as the UK celebrates Armed Forces Week.
21st Jun 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.
19th Jun 2023
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Helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.
13th Jun 2023
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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.
9th Jun 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.
6th Jun 2023
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The Leadership Lounge discusses Military Leadership in politics with Jonny Ball.
31st May 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.
25th May 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.
24th May 2023
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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.
22nd May 2023
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Neil Marshall The Chief Executive of The Forces Pension Society shares his own personal experience of Resettlement.
19th May 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.
15th May 2023
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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.
11th May 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.
8th May 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.
3rd 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.
28th Apr 2023
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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.
27th Apr 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.
25th Apr 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.
16th Apr 2023
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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 …
13th Apr 2023
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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 …
12th Apr 2023
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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 …
11th Apr 2023
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Between 1st June 2020 – 31st May 2022, over 4,000 Armed Forces pensions went unclaimed.
6th Apr 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.
4th Apr 2023
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Considering a career on Britain’s rail network? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for …
31st Mar 2023
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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?
31st Mar 2023
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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 …
31st Mar 2023
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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.
30th Mar 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.