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CNet Training: your Gold-level training provider

CNet Training: your Gold-level training provider

9th Aug 2021

News

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

Discover your development opportunities

3rd Aug 2021

News

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

Supporting individuals to reach their full potential

3rd Aug 2021

News

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

Inspirational leadership, management and coaching courses

27th Jul 2021

News

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!
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All set to capitalise on the bike boom!

All set to capitalise on the bike boom!

27th Jul 2021

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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

So much more than a weekend hobby

15th Jul 2021

Article

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 …
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The tools to succeed

The tools to succeed

1st Jul 2021

News

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 …
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New YouTube series spotlights Exercise Rattlesnake

New YouTube series spotlights Exercise Rattlesnake

1st Jul 2021

News

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

How teamwork really did make the dream work

25th Jun 2021

Article

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 …
New Resettlement Grant rates released

New Resettlement Grant rates released

15th Jun 2021

News

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 …
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Help grow a sustainable future

Help grow a sustainable future

15th Jun 2021

News

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 …
TechVets expands free cyber training to tech-curious Service leavers

TechVets expands free cyber training to tech-curious Service leavers

15th Jun 2021

News

The tech and cyber industries are crying out for talent says TechVets, a unique not-for-profit initiative and RFEA programme dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector. Fortunately, it has received a funding boost that will enable it to extend its offer of free training to upskill more veterans than ever before and support them into sustainable careers in these sectors …
Selected support organisations

Selected support organisations

31st May 2021

Article

​Just a few of the many organisations that exist to offer advice, information and support to Service leavers …
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Already left?

Already left?

27th May 2021

Article

How to claim your ELC if you are no longer serving …

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Spending options

Spending options

27th May 2021

Article

Once your ELC claim has been approved, you’ll find plenty of study and training course choices open to you …

Transferable skills – your vocational vaccine

Transferable skills – your vocational vaccine

25th May 2021

Article

As you prepare for employment, shining a light on the many transferable skills – ‘soft’ as well as technical – you can demonstrate thanks to your military career will help you in your quest to secure work, says Claire Withey, an associate solicitor in the military claims team at specialist law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp …
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Open the door to a new career as a locksmith

Open the door to a new career as a locksmith

25th May 2021

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Learning a trade like locksmithing has long been a popular option for those leaving the Armed Forces, however choosing the right provider can be a difficult decision …

Time to sign up for NEBOSH course packages at Catterick and Rosyth

Time to sign up for NEBOSH course packages at Catterick and Rosyth

23rd Apr 2021

News

Woodward SHE Ltd is excited to announce that, following the lifting of the national lockdown, it will be restarting delivery of its NEBOSH training course packages for Service leavers in May at both IPS Innovate (near RRC Catterick) and the Rosyth Business Centre (near MOD Caledonia) …

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Stronger together, in song

Stronger together, in song

13th Apr 2021

News

The Military Wives Choirs received part of a grant awarded to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Here’s how they used it to help alleviate loneliness and isolation among the Armed Forces community during the COVID-19 pandemic …
All you need to know about the IOSH Managing Safely course

All you need to know about the IOSH Managing Safely course

25th Mar 2021

News

One of the UK’s leading providers of health and safety training, Dorset Health and Safety Limited offers a comprehensive range of courses from the major providers – this includes the Managing Safely course developed and certificated by IOSH …
Be in it to win it!

Be in it to win it!

25th Mar 2021

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Veterans Prize Competitions offer you the chance to win fantastic prizes, while raising much needed funds for the military community …
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Take advantage of tech discounts

Take advantage of tech discounts

23rd Mar 2021

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Those who work for the UK’s Armed Forces, veterans and the wider defence community can get their hands on exclusive tech offers thanks to Defence Discount Service …
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TechVets podcast aims to boost diversity

TechVets podcast aims to boost diversity

16th Feb 2021

News

TechVets, a unique not-for-profit initiative and RFEA programme dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector, has launched a new podcast series to help raise awareness of key issues such as diversity in industry …
Who protects the protectors?

Who protects the protectors?

19th Jan 2021

News

West Sussex fire chief Sabrina Cohen-Hatton discusses mental health and sexism with injured veteran Josh Boggi in latest episode of the Resilience Sessions podcast …

Welcome to Boarding for Military Families at Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall

Welcome to Boarding for Military Families at Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall

7th Jan 2021

News

A film to demonstrate the wonderful pupils of St Mary’s Hall, an insight into boarding life and a behind the scenes look into Stonyhurst facilities. The film features Headmaster Ian Murphy, Head of Boarding Kirk Stokes, Head of History Paul Garlington and Mrs Charlotte Dilworth - SENCO.
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Study for a PT qualification throughout the COVID-19 outbreak

Study for a PT qualification throughout the COVID-19 outbreak

8th Dec 2020

News

The coronavirus pandemic has seen the country face one of the most difficult periods in its history. Many of us now find ourselves having to stay at home, leaving behind our usual daily routines. This is particularly frustrating for fitness enthusiasts, who are used to being active all the time ...
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Helping Service leavers become cyber specialists

Helping Service leavers become cyber specialists

4th Dec 2020

News

RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity is launching a new partnership with TechVets, an organisation dedicated to building a bridge for veterans – like Gareth Paterson (picture above) – into cyber security and the technology sector …
Project Future: finding opportunity amid uncertainty

Project Future: finding opportunity amid uncertainty

3rd Dec 2020

News

​You want to be your own boss, but how do you take the right decision and make it happen? The world of work is probably unrecognisable from when you started your career, but even though it’s full of uncertainty, it’s also full of opportunity. Never has it been easier to start a business and make an impact in the world …
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Empowering you!

Empowering you!

16th Nov 2020

News

RFEA is offering new services to give more employment support to military women, spouses and partners …

CNet’s resettlement programmes: Andrew Stevens

12th Nov 2020

Case Study

CNet Training CEO Andrew Stevens talks to Quest about his company’s resettlement programmes and how CNet has managed to continue educating the industry throughout the pandemic …

Transitioning into safety consultancy: Stuart Gilkinson’s story

12th Nov 2020

Case Study

Stuart Gilkinson CMIOSH is a chartered health and safety professional and managing director of Dorset Health and Safety Ltd (DHS). Here he describes the responsibilities of safety consultants in the health and safety industry, and his own route into the role …

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Transitioning into outdoor education: Chris Kerr’s story

2nd Nov 2020

Case Study

A former Sub Unit Commander, Joint Operational Support Staff Officer, Senior Logistics Operational Officer and Officer Commanding Soldier Development has been appointed head of outdoor education at leading independent Welsh school, Christ College Brecon (CCB).

Risk management needs you!

Risk management needs you!

15th Oct 2020

News

Is a career in risk in your sights? ELCAS funding for the Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) Certificate in Operational Risk Management is now available for Service personnel …
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