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New NEBOSH opportunities at Rosyth Business Centre
New NEBOSH opportunities at Rosyth Business Centre
NEWS
11 Jun, 2019
From September, Woodward’s five-course NEBOSH Resettlement Package will be available at new training venue the Rosyth Business Centre, allowing you to achieve five NEBOSH certificate qualifications in a single programme of study:
A business to suit you
A business to suit you
ARTICLES
11 Jun, 2019
Thinking about starting a business when you leave the Forces? ‘We’re going to look at the differences between being self-employed and running a business,’ says regular QUEST contributor, Steve Bulleyment, director of specialist auto locksmith company Car Key Man. ‘They may look like the same thing on the outside, but they’re completely different animals …’
Craig Froggatt
Craig Froggatt
CASE STUDY
11 Jun, 2019
‘When serving in the Army I didn’t think about my future,’ says Craig Froggatt, who, having served for four years, found himself homeless on the beach in Skegness. ‘I presumed that, when I came out, I would have an easy ride returning to civilian life.’ Here he tells us what really happened and how he received the help he needed.
The value of veterans
The value of veterans
ARTICLES
11 Jun, 2019
Civilian employers should welcome veterans to their workforce says Ahmed Al-Nahhas, head of the military team at London-based law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp. Here he explains why …
What did you do in the war, granny?
What did you do in the war, granny?
NEWS
11 Jun, 2019
More than half of Brits wish they’d asked their grandparents more about the war …
They’re the business!
They’re the business!
COVER STORY
11 Jun, 2019
Last month, the second annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards ceremony saw 900 business and military leaders gather for the world’s largest celebration of military veterans in business. As one of the Awards’ proud sponsors, QUEST is delighted to report on the events of the night and – above all – the 19 inspirational award winners honoured this year for their outstanding achievements in the workplace.
Sign up to SSAFA’s Family Break in Exmoor!
Sign up to SSAFA’s Family Break in Exmoor!
NEWS
04 Jun, 2019
Supported by the Annington Trust, this four-night break for military families with additional needs children is now taking applications …
Scottish Veterans Minister visits Glasgow Helping Heroes
Scottish Veterans Minister visits Glasgow Helping Heroes
NEWS
28 May, 2019
The Scottish Veterans Minister, Graeme Dey (pictured left), recently visited Glasgow Helping Heroes to experience at first hand its crucial work with the Armed Forces community …
Social Media Spouses goes live!
Social Media Spouses goes live!
NEWS
21 May, 2019
Applications are invited for the first free social media training programme for military spouses and partners …
From RAF to tech innovator
From RAF to tech innovator
CASE STUDY
06 May, 2019
Life as an RAF engineer taught me the value of operating in the air. I've drawn on this to help develop our drone business, says Elaine Whyte, now UK drones lead at PwC

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