Minister for Defence People and Veterans has praised businesses
and charities that support service leavers taking the next
step in their career, following an event hosted by Deloitte
UK.
Yesterday’s Officers’ Association Careers Forum provided
the chance for personnel preparing to leave the military to
hear more about the career opportunities open to them.
Ex-forces personnel who have successfully transitioned into
the civilian workplace also attended to share advice and
guidance, as well as employers and recruiters from a
breadth of industries. Guests were encouraged to take part
in breakout sessions on sectors such as financial services,
cyber, construction and consultancy.
Minister for Defence People and Veterans said:
I want to make sure our people have access to the
opportunities they deserve, and I pay tribute to the
organisations who do so much to support our service
leavers as they begin the next chapter of their working
lives.
Our armed forces offer a vast range of transferrable
skills, and I urge all businesses to tap into this
exceptional pool of talent.
Through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), the MOD
supports service leavers with one-to-one career guidance,
vocational training, events, networking and employment
opportunities for up to two years before they leave the
armed forces. The Officers’ Association (OA) can provide
additional one to one career support, advice and job
opportunities.
CEO of the Officers’ Association Lee Holloway said:
All service leavers have skills and abilities much sought
after by British businesses. Whilst employers recognise
this, the OA will continue to champion the value and
benefit of this military experience so that veterans are
able to capitalise on their time in the Armed Forces.
93% of service leavers transitioning through the CTP who
are seeking employment are in new roles within six months,
and the recent Veterans Work: Moving On report, produced by
Deloitte, the Officers’ Association and Forces in Mind
Trust (FiMT), has shown that veteran employment rates at
81% are far higher than the national average of 75.5%. The
report looked at priorities for service leavers as they
transition and their experiences of finding a job.
Partner at Deloitte and Chair of the Veterans Work
Consortium Chris Recchia said:
Our recent study found veterans are highly employable due
to the hard work, determination, flexibility in where
they work and critically, a willingness to try a whole
new career.
Deloitte was one of the first businesses to sign the Armed
Forces Covenant – a pledge to ensure that the military
community is treated fairly, and not disadvantaged by their
service.
As part of their commitment to the armed forces, Deloitte
has an active military network, which provides mentoring
services, and regularly hosts Military Insight Days, where
service leavers learn how to tailor their skills and
experience to the civilian workplace.
The CTP provides a single point for all career support
provided by businesses and charities, who enjoy a
successful partnership where they can advertise workshops,
insight days, employer engagement events and career
opportunities.
