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Help for Heroes’ continued grant funding support for Sporting Force

Help for Heroes has committed further funding to Sporting Force, a charity set up by a wounded veteran to offer other injured and sick veterans work placements at professional sport clubs.

Sporting Force was launched by Tommy Lowther after he completed the Help for Heroes Pathfinder Experience and Business Experience course. The charity helped more than 100 veterans last year upon receiving an £80,000 grant from Help for Heroes, who has now pledged to grant fund a further £115,000.

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21 March – OA Employers Knowledge Swap – Translating Military Skills – London

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

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2nd March 2017: External Event – Midlands Military Meet (M3) Networking Meetup – Birmingham

Join 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.

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2nd March 2017: Financial Services CV Workshop & Insight Day – London

Interested 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.

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House of Lords Awards Finalists’ Reception with Sponsors

2017 Soldiering On Awards Sponsors and the finalists from each catergory were hosted in the House of Lords by our Patron The Rt Hon Earl Howe PC.

“It is a privilege to bring so many of the Armed Forces Community and supporting charities together to recognise and celebrate their incredible achievements” said Earl Howe.

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Earl Howe PC & Vicki Michelle MBE Host Finalist Reception

Soldiering On Awards – House of Lords – Finalist Reception

Vicki joined Soldiering On Awards Chairman, Tal Lambert MBE, Trustees, Co-Chair of Judges, Debra Allcock Tyler, fellow Judges, Awards Sponsors, Awards nominators, charities and 2016 Award Winners to toast the shortlist of this year’s Soldiering On Awards Finalists chosen in each category; winners will be announced at the Soldiering On Awards on Friday 24th March at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

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‘Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore’ and ‘Sea Ports for Prosperity’

Two new themes launched for Seafarers Awareness Week (24-30 June 2017)

Announcing the themes ‘Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore’ and ‘Sea Ports for Prosperity’, Seafarers UK has launched this year’s Seafarers Awareness Week campaign, with the focus on promoting maritime career opportunities, both at sea and ashore, including in the UK’s thriving port industry.

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