TechVets, a unique not-for-profit initiative and RFEA programme dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector, is launching two brand new initiatives to boost employability for veterans.
Read moreTechVets, a unique not-for-profit initiative and RFEA programme dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector, is launching two brand new initiatives to boost employability for veterans.
Read moreTechVets, a unique not-for-profit initiative and RFEA programme dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector, has launched a new podcast series to help raise awareness of key issues such as diversity in industry.
Read moreRFEA – The Forces Employment charity is launching a new partnership with TechVets, an organisation dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector.
Read moreA blind veteran from Aberdeen has thanked military charity Blind Veterans UK for providing him with the technology and training to be able to communicate with friends and family during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreBlesma Connects encourages connectivity by providing access to tailored content and community
Read moreNational military charity Blind Veterans UK will be holding an open demonstration of how recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology can be beneficial to those living with vision loss.
Read moreAn assistive technology device which uses artificial intelligence to read text has allowed a Royal Artillery blind veteran to rediscover his love for reading in time for World Book Day on Thursday 7 March
Read moreThe MOD and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber warriors.
Read moreProject Semaphore, a Royal Naval Association (RNA) initiative, continues to go from strength to strength. Whilst providing iPads for RN and RM Veterans, this is not an IT Project but an initiative that brings people together and builds communities. Mindful that many Veterans have a fear of technology, they feel overwhelmed at the idea of learning new skills, worry about their personal security and need help and support to realise the benefits of the financial savings offered online.
Read moreProject Semaphore, is an RNA initiative funded by the Aged Veterans Fund, to provide an iPad to address the issue of digital isolation in older Veterans which exacerbates loneliness and poverty. It is not an IT Project, it is a Project to provide friendship, support and practical help. With the outcome of better spiritual and mental health: a recent study equated loneliness in the elderly to the effect of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
The devices have been built to our specification and include shortcuts to the RN, RNA, RMA websites as well as several pre-loaded Apps, mindful that using an IT equipment for the first time can be overwhelming, the links to the RN are familiar and help to dilute initial fears.
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