Minister for Defence People and Veterans welcomed the
agreement, after the not-for profit group’s co-founder
Mark Milton signed the Armed Forces Covenant at the
Ministry of Defence’s Headquarters in London.
The technology and cyber security sector is rapidly
growing, and while people leaving the armed forces have
unique skills and experience which they can contribute
in this area. Currently only 4% of veterans are working
in tech and cyber, compared to 24% of non-veterans.
The agreement will look to increase the numbers of
cyber veterans, by having TechVets work with the MOD’s
Career Transition Partnership, which provides service
leavers with training and education opportunities
whilst transitioning out of the armed forces.
Minister for Defence People and Veterans said:
Veterans have unique skills and experiences, gained
from their time in the armed forces, which means they
contribute a lot to society. It’s fantastic that
TechVets will provide opportunities for veterans to
apply their considerable talents to the cyber
security field, which is playing an increasingly
vital role in keeping this country safe.
Co-founder of TechVets Mark Milton said:
We’re delighted to be able to sign the Armed Forces
Covenant and strengthen our support for current and
former Service personnel and their families. The
transferable skills of the veteran community are a
real under utilised national resource and have a
vital role to play in supporting the security and
prosperity of the nation.
The Armed Forces Covenant delivery partners include
businesses and trade bodies, charities and community
organisations, local authorities and government
departments. Signatories tailor their own pledges to
support the Armed Forces community and implement these
promises through their choice of policies, services,
and projects.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation
that those who serve or have served, and their
families, are treated fairly. By signing the Covenant,
TechVets joins the ranks of over 2,000 organisations
across the UK who have committed to supporting current
and ex-Forces personnel, ensuring that they and their
families have equal opportunities.
At the signing, TechVets made a number of pledges,
including:
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Working with the MOD’s Career Transition
Partnership to provide training and employment for
veterans in technology and cyber security sectors
of the economy
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Supporting their employees’ service as members of
the Reserve forces, by accommodating their training
and deployment
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Offering flexibility when granting leave for
Service spouses and partners before, during and
after a partner’s deployment
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Supporting cadet units of the local community and
schools
