Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be
veterans more than doubled.
New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in
Partnership will continue the award-winning work supporting
service leavers.
Training in areas ranging from transport to cyber
security will give service leavers the best opportunity of
finding employment.
Under the contract the number of courses for service leavers will
be doubled, and they will have the opportunity to learn new
skills in areas such as cyber security.
The Career Transition Partnership has supported those leaving the
Armed Forces for over 25 years, as they transition from the
military into civilian life.
With approximately 15,000 service leavers benefitting from these
services annually and 87% of those using the system gaining
employment, the partnership will improve the advice on offer for
service leavers around the country. Services, which will be a
combination of face to face, online and instructor led, will also
be tailored to those living in devolved nations. Courses will be
geared towards future careers in areas like engineering, cyber
security, healthcare and renewable energy.
Minister for Defence People and Families, Rt. Hon MP said:
It is vital that service leavers are given the correct tools to
have the best possible start in their new lives. From career
counselling to vocational training, this new partnership will
give individuals the confidence and skills to find employment and
increase their opportunities.
I am thrilled to announce this new partnership, which will
continue the award-winning work to support Armed Forces personnel
and their families as they transition to civilian life.
This collaboration reinforces our commitment to providing the
best possible opportunities for those who have bravely served our
country.
All service leavers will benefit from enhanced transition support
from specialist advisors and careers consultants under the new
contract, to meet their chosen outcomes which typically range
from seeking civilian employment, re-entering Higher/Further
Education or retirement.
The transition from the current contract with Right Management
Ltd to Reed in Partnership will be complete in October 2024,
starting with a phased approach to ensure that the services
offered to current service leavers are not disrupted.
Over the previous 25 years the award-winning CTP has supported
over 310,000 service leavers to transition into civilian life,
the new partnership with Reed will build on the excellence of the
current contract.
CEO and Chairman of Reed in Partnership, James Reed CBE
said:
Reed in Partnership has a long history of supporting people to
achieve their goals through employability, education, training
and career transition services. This includes many veterans and
reservists, whose unique skills and experiences can be so greatly
utilised in civilian life.
As an Armed Forces Covenant signee, we are committed to ensuring
that people who serve or have served in the armed forces and
their families are treated fairly and supported appropriately.
Our delivery of the CTP service will be informed by this
commitment. Our extensive range of employer relationships and
community partnerships means we are well placed to continue the
success of this important service.
