Newly-formed Scotland’s Bravest manufacturing Company, the largest employment development specifically for Scottish veterans in decades, is pleased to announce the appointment of its inaugural director.
Michelle Ferguson, whose previous organisation was twice recognised as finalists in the Scottish Social Enterprise Awards under her stewardship, will take over the Refrewshire-based social enterprise due to launch in June.
Read more10th January 2018 sees the announcement of 43 amazing Finalists for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards from all areas of the UK and all walks of life. All will go forward to Awards Night on the 20th April.
Soldiering On Awards President and Vice President and co-Chairs of Judges, General the Lord Dannatt and Debra Allcock-Tyler along with their distinguished panel of Awards Judges are delighted to announce the Finalists in each award category; chosen from an outstanding selection of nominations received.
Read moreCome and join heropreneurs and chef Paul McIntyre for a quirky curry, a few drinks & Paul’s story of leaving the military and becoming an award-winning chef & entrepreneur.
This event will be of value to anyone in the armed forces community who is interested in setting up or growing their own business & of interest to those allies who wish to work with them and support them.
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Read moreThe Soldiering On Awards wishes all Cobseo members a very Happy New Year with a reminder that we will be releasing details of the 2018 Soldiering On Awards Finalists on Wednesday 10th January.
Be amongst the first to hear the great news of the amazing people we will be recognising by going to www.soldieringon.org on January 10th! Further details will be available in next week’s Cobseo News!
Read moreThe Forces Media Academy is inviting applications from service leavers, veterans, and reservists to embark on a free one-year Higher National Certificate (HNC) Media Production Course.
The Academy, which is part of the Services Sound & Vision Corporation (SSVC), provides 15 ex-service personnel per year with the training, experience and qualifications they need to forge successful careers in the media, whether videography, digital, TV or radio.
Read moreOn Tuesday 12th December, the OA held a national employment Symposium at Deloitte’s London headquarters.
Former and serving officers in the Armed Forces attended to gain insight into different sectors and industries, as well as key tips for a successful transition into civilian employment. The main talks were live streamed via social media, and people watched from across the UK and abroad, including Kuwait.
Escape the City – a leading global career change consultancy, which helps people find a career they love – gave the key note speech.
Read moreRen Kapur, Founder and Chief Executive of X-Forces, shares her top tips. There are pros and cons to starting your own business, here is what you should consider.
Pros
– Being your own boss: you are in control of what you do, when and how.
– Follow your passions: you are free to create a business around your interests. You can explore completely new areas or create a career based on your military experiences.
– Uncapped income: you are no longer constrained by salary brackets, and can reap the financial rewards of growing a successful business.
The RACPD is a leading provider of nationally recognised civilian qualifications to the Royal Artillery, other Service personnel and the wider Defence community including reservists, veterans and dependants. They are also a charity.
Read moreAs well as celebrating our very special 2017 award-winners, our Soldiering on Awards Chrismtas card also contains an important notice – the date we will be announcing the 2018 Awards Finalists – 10th January 2018 – The Soldiering on Awards team wish you all seasonal good cheer and a very Happy New Year!
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