Lee Holloway, OA CEO, saw at first-hand how the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) supports the Armed Forces community.
The RBLI is a leading employment charity for veterans, especially those with disabilities. The RBLI village in Kent provides housing, training, career opportunities, welfare support and care to more than 300 people.
Read moreRen Kapur MBE and founder of X-Forces, the social enterprise that supports the military community to start their own businesses, will share her insights at the OA Employment Symposium. Ren has started several businesses, and believes in people supporting themselves through enterprise. For much of her career, Ren helped organisations with their sales and marketing strategies, focusing on business growth and client acquisition.
Read moref you are interested in the the role of a non-executive director on an NHS Board and would like to find out more about possible career paths into this position sign up to this webinar.
With 237 NHS trusts across the country, there are plenty of board level opportunities to explore. The qualities that an officer could bring to a board are recognised but it is critical to have a passion for making a difference within the NHS if you would like to secure a role.
Read moreJoin Alma Networking in Bristol for their networking get together on Tuesday 7th December. This will be a great opportunity for informal and relaxed networking with former and serving military.
Read moreThe Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) has been awarded £131,307 by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), to assess whether empirical insights from social and behavioural sciences can help Service leavers’ families benefit more from services that support transition from the Armed Forces.
The need for this project came from work around families which FiMT has been developing over the last couple of years, when problems with engagement have been highlighted.
This year-long project is the first phase of what will be a two-phase project.
Read moreThe Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has held two briefing events, the first in York on Thursday 16th and the second in Nottingham on Friday 17th November, which were attended by over 80 people. Attendees came from a wide range of sectors including the Armed Forces Community and Armed Forces charities as well as other key stakeholders and interested parties who work to support ex-Service personnel and their families.
The events, which were the last in a series of regional briefings in the existing format, were led by Chief Executive of FiMT, Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock CBE, and supported by his executive team.
Read more15th December – Donington Park Troops Track Day, Castle Donington East Midlands 11-14th January 18 – Autosport International, NEC
27th February 18 – Mission Motorsport Anniversary – Goodwood Circuit, Chichester.
Follow this link to book your place.
The Mission Motorsport Training Wing delivers a NVQ Level 3 in Light Veh Maintenance and Repair. Courses will start again in January 2018. Course is bespoke to individuals, designed to fit around other committments and interested parties are encouraged to follow this link for further information.
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Read moreOur charity has awarded the Army Widows’ Association a £24,000 grant. This will go towards supporting their AGM Respite Weekends and continuing the excellent work they do. The Army Widows’ Association was formed in 2004 and offers comfort, support, and friendship to the widows and widowers of service men and women.
All the members of the Army Widows’ Association have lost their husbands, wives, or partners, in varying circumstances, and are given support and help in whichever terms they need.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
