The RACPD is a leading provider of nationally recognised civilian qualifications to the Royal Artillery, other Service personnel and the wider Defence community including reservists, veterans and dependants. They are also a charity.
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The RACPD is a leading provider of nationally recognised civilian qualifications to the Royal Artillery, other Service personnel and the wider Defence community including reservists, veterans and dependants. They are also a charity.
Read moreOn the 26th September, 15 service leavers and veterans will embark on a free one-year Higher National Certificate (HNC) Media Production Course, provided by the newly created Forces Media Academy.
Service leavers are often highly renowned for their strong ability to communicate, but in spite of this the world of media has remained fairly un-traversed territory for them, with only 1% starting media careers in the last two years*.
Through this course, the Forces Media Academy, which is part of the Services Sound & Vision Corporation (SSVC), aims to provide 15 ex-service personnel with the training, experience and qualifications they need to forge successful careers in videography, digital, TV or radio.
Read moreThe 2018 Clore Experienced Leaders Programme (ELP) is now open for applications. The one-year programme, starting in January, is open to individuals with six to ten years’ experience as a social sector leader and once again Forces in Mind Trust is offering to fund Specialist Fellowships.
The ELP is designed to further develop leaders who have ambition to drive social change in their communities and organisations. Clore Social has recently updated the Programme in response to in-depth sector research and consultation which showed participants would benefit from schemes tailored to specific levels of experience, with Clore 6 Cobseo designed for the Emerging leaders in the sector.
Read moref you have ever considered a career in financial services and want to get expert advice on how to tailor your CV come along to this workshop in partnership with Wellington Wealth Management.
This workshop has a goal of providing service leavers interested in a career in financial services with practical insight, insider knowledge and top tips on how to put yourself ahead of the competition.
Read moreIf you are in your last 12 months of service or within 12 months of leaving the Armed Forces and looking to transition into a career within financial services, then sign up to the BlackRock Webinar.
BlackRock is a global investment firm, trusted to manage more assets than any other. Its clients are companies, governments, foundations, and millions of individuals saving for retirement, their children’s educations, and a better life.
Read moreThe non-profit sector is a large and diverse sector, offering many different roles. Here is why you should consider working for a charity.
Variety
There are more than 183,000 charities registered with the Charity Commissionthat work in different areas, including education, foreign aid, health, military, nature conservation, social care and sport. You should easily find an organisation that supports a cause you feel passionately about. Using your skills to help an organisation that you value will increase your chances of success.
The OA Employment Symposium in London is essential for people wanting a new career after being an officer.
The event brings together serving and former officers, key employers, industry experts and OA network contact. The day involves networking, break-out sessions and talks, covering industry insights and career advice.
If you attend just one event during transition make sure it is the OA Employment Symposium. It will help to increase your knowledge and expand your network. The events are always popular, and places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Read moreThe aim of the event is to provide ex-servicemen and women with access to job opportunities, work experience, training and volunteering. The day will provide the opportunity to network with many distinguished organisations such as Barclays UK, XPO Logistics and FDM Group amongst others. It will also provide useful links to organisations that provide veteran support in the wider community.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association (OA) is sponsoring the annual BSI Resettlement Awards, and is also part of the judging panel.
The BSI Resettlement Awards celebrate Service Leavers who successfully transition from military to civilian life, as well as the people and organisations that support them. The awards include Service Leaver of the year; Employer Committed to Employing Service Leavers; Service Leaver’s Independent Business Start-up of the Year and Service Leavers’ Training Company of the Year. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester on 31st October 2017.
Read moreThis event is not to be missed if you are keen to improve your opportunities with employers. You can become a great networker in just one hour- a great skill to have when considering a second career.
Due to past popularity and success, a further Networking Workshop is taking place in Leeds. This workshop will be led by Colin Tweedie, a Business Development Consultant who will thoroughly explore the most effective ways to network with potential employers. Colin will have time to convince those with trepidation about networking that there is nothing to fear, answering any queries with over 30 years of experience behind him. If you want to enhance your networking skills and understand how to best use networking to your advantage then this is the event for you.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
