Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £249,645 to a consortium led by the Department of Education at Brunel University of London to fund its commission into children and young people from Armed Forces families.
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Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £249,645 to a consortium led by the Department of Education at Brunel University of London to fund its commission into children and young people from Armed Forces families.
Read moreJess Sands, from London, set up ‘The Milspo Network’, an online community of over 1,300 military spouses, partners and other halves (Milspos) from across the UK to provide support, networking and help with setting up businesses alongside the requirements of military family life.
Read moreWhen life dealt Steven and his family a cruel blow, the RAF Benevolent Fund were there to help, giving them the time and the peace of mind to be able to spend quality time together.
Read moreWe are delighted to announce the winners of the Family Values, Forces in Mind Trust Working Together and the Defence Inclusivity awards in the first Soldiering On Awards 2020 (SOA2020) virtual ceremony.
Read moreBlind Veterans UK, a local charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting local residents to join them for a Bond-themed Murder Mystery dinner that promises to leave guests both shaken and stirred.
The evening, titled The Spy Who Killed Me, has been written by A Play Fitted Theatre Company. The event will take place on Friday 13 April at Chateau Rhianfa, Menai Bridge.
Victoria Beech, Regional Fundraiser for Blind Veterans UK, says: “At previous Murder Mystery dinners, guests have always embraced the opportunity to get dressed up and lose themselves in their characters. Selecting the award for best dressed has never been an easy task.
Read moreFollowing the launch of its employment App at the end of last year, the OA has continued to embrace its drive for digitalisation of its services, with its first Virtual Careers Fair which will be held in April 2017.
Working in collaboration with social enterprise, SaluteMyJob, the fair will be aimed at serving and former Service men and women seeking to transition into management roles in the commercial and Third sectors.
Read moreThis 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
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