This Employers Knowledge Swap will provide a forum for organisations to gain an understanding of current initiatives to translate military skills into a civilian context. It will also explore some of the different methodologies used as well as identifying some of the opportunities, barriers and benefits. As usual the focus will be very much on sharing experiences knowledge and practical tips through peer to peer learning
Read moreJoin Midlands Military Meet (M3), a new networking group, for a relaxed, informal and free networking event in Birmingham.
If you are leaving the Services or alternatively want to support those that are, you are welcome to attend. Networking is an essential aspect of resettlement and continued success, so feel free to join to make new connections. You are welcome to invite friends or associates along as well.
Read moreInterested in a career in Financial Services? Want to get expert advice on how to tailor your CV? This is the workshop for you.
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 moreJoin us for an insight into career opportunities with Network Rail on Tuesday 28th February. Speakers include:
Chris Ackerman, Programme Manager, Network Rail Infrastructure Projects (East Midlands).
Paul Thomas, Route Delivery Manager, Network Rail
A grant of a £171,995 has been awarded to the University of Salford, working with the University of York on a two-year project, to examine what impact interaction with the benefit system has on the transition of military personnel to civilian life, thanks to support from the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT).
The two-year study, called Sanctions, support and Service leavers: welfare conditionality and transitions from military to civilian life, will investigate the effect of a conditional welfare system in the UK, including the use of sanctions, and how this affects ex-Service personnel and their families.
Read moreCombat Stress, the UK’s leading mental health charity for ex-servicemen and women, has appointed two new directors as the charity reshapes its executive team. Director of Client Services – Carol Smith and Director of Resources – Richard Whitley.
Read moreStep into Health has partnered with West London Mental Health Trust to host a recruitment event for military veterans, service leavers and their families. This event will provide an overview of the NHS and opportunities at the West London Mental Health Trust and will allow attendees to apply and be interviewed on the day for live vacancies at Broadmoor Hospital.
Read moreMidlands Military Meet (M3) is a new networking group in the Birmingham area. The group meets on the first Thursday of every quarter for relaxed and informal networking.
Read morePersonnel from Siemens Mobility (their transportation division) will be speaking about their functions and typical roles.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association will target Operations Management as a potential job sector for transitioning officers with a workshop in York, on Feb 15th, 2017.
Hosted by Portakabin, the workshop will combine insight into the sector with practical experiences from key speakers as well as looking at the military qualifications that will translate across to the sector. Advice on shaping applications (and CV’s) to target the sector will be available.
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