Blackpool: Free meal for military and veteran personnel at Coral Island Buccaneer - 27th June 24

To celebrate National Armed Forces Week, Coral Island are offering a 2 course COMPLIMENTARY carvery & drink on arrival for all military and veteran personnel.

Come and join us on Thursday 27th June from 3pm @ The Buccaneer Bar.

BOOK NOW via The Buccaneer on 01253 922 182.

A £5 fully refundable deposit per guest will need to be paid within 3 days of booking.

Deposit can be paid in the Buccaneer Bar or over the phone with a bank card.

See you there?

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Scotland: Veterans Scotland Weekly Newsletter

This weeks Veterans Scotland Newsletter dated 5th June 2024 is now available.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme **The next online webinar is 2nd July**

The Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) is a new initiative for making the best possible use of the skill sets and attitudes of the military community, in the NHS in Scotland.

If you have never thought of roles within NHS Scotland, why not join our Monthly Online Webinar; an informative overview to answer the “what” questions – Pay, locations, roles, training required, routes in etc. 

With over 350 roles (many of which are non-clinical) there is bound to be something of interest that would match your skill set.

Also some advice on applying for roles whether they are with NHS Scotland or not.

The next online Webinar is Tuesday 7th May 1430-1530. 

To register for this or any of the Webinar's 👉 NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme 2024 Event Registration (office.com)

Quest magazine - June edition

 

Please click the image above to read this issue online

Easy Resettlement magazine

 

Subscribe for free to the Easy Resettlement Magazine: https://www.easyresettlement.com/

It provides insights in to various industries that you may consider as your next career path, as well as job vacancies, training providers, Colleges, Universities and Franchises that are keen to assist you through your resettlement process.

Maidstone: Jobs Fair at the Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May

 

Maidstone Borough Council has partnered with the Job Centre and Department for Work & Pensions to host a Jobs Fair for Maidstone residents on Tuesday 21 May at Maidstone Town Hall. The Fair, which is free to attend, will see representatives from Retail, Construction, Health Care and many more, looking to promote their vacancies to residents.

The event will take place between 10am-2.30pm. If you’d like to attend, you can register at your Local Job Centre on King Street, or just pop down on the day!

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme

The Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) is a national programme commissioned by the Office of the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland to support the entry of the Armed Forces Community (in its widest possible definition) to enter the health and social care workforce.

We work across all 22 health boards in Scotland and aim to increase the awareness of the employment opportunities within NHS Scotland and the pathways into them. Also to support our recruiting managers to better understand the knowledge, skills and experience the Armed Forces Community can bring to our workforce.​

If you have never thought of roles within NHS Scotland, why not join our Monthly Online Webinar; an informative overview to answer the “what” questions – Pay, locations, roles, training required, routes in etc.

​The next webinar is on Tuesday 4th June​​ at ​​14.30 - you can ​register for this or other webinar's by scanning the QR code or clicking here.

For more information visit the AFTP Webpage.

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Spring issue

 

Have you read the Spring issue of Easy Resettlement yet? Easy Resettlement is a quarterly magazine that assists Service leavers with their resettlement process.

We work with numerous employers (many of whom have pledged their support through the Armed Forces Covenant) as well as training providers, armed forces charities and organisations such as the CTP and ELCAS about your entitlements, all of which will assist you in moving through your resettlement process.

You can read the Spring issue as well as back issues and to make sure you never miss a copy you can subscribe for free.

Spring Easy Resettlement Magazine

Civvy Street - May 2024 edition

 

The latest edition of Civvy Street is available here​

Lancashire: The latest Lancashire Covenant Newsletter is out now

Our latest newsletter has more information for the armed forces community in Lancashire.

Don't forget to make contact with your councils Armed Forces Champion if you are struggling to access a council service and finally, please click the button below and scroll down the page to access the latest edition of the Covenant News.

View current newsletter

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Training opportunity from X Forces

 

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Who can attend?

• Personnel transitioning from the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services
• Armed Forces / Emergency Services veterans
• Service family members, partners and spouses

Please click the links below to register for the courses or to find out more about X Forces:

Online - 4th & 18th June

London - 9th & 31st July

https://x-forces.com/

Lancashire: Armed Forces Community Offer Booklet is now LIVE

Exciting News! Our Armed Forces Community Offer Booklet is now LIVE!

Explore the array of support and courses tailored for the Armed Forces community through Lancashire Adult Learning and Nelson and Colne College Group.
Download your copy today to unlock a world of opportunities!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Building Heroes - Supporting the Salute

Lancashire: Mentoring in Schools for Ex-Service Personnel and Spouses of Serving Personnel

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Folkestone & Hythe District Council: Current Vacancies

 

Looking for a new job in the district? Folkestone & Hythe District Council has got a number of opportunities that might take your fancy.

Click here to see what's on offer https://bit.ly/3kaBkpo

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Dover: Career Opportunities with Dover District Council

 

Job opportunities at DDC:

- Accountancy Assistant

- Customer Service Advisor

- Parks & Open Spaces Operative

- Cafe Cleaner

- Sales & Events Coordinator

For more information and to apply, visit www.dover.gov.uk/jobs

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Lancashire: Reset & Revive with Healthier Heroes and Challenge the Wild

Open to Regular service personnel, Reservists and LGBT veterans. Register interest via Healthier Heroes at...andrew@healthierheroescic.co.uk

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund

 

Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund applications are now open!

​Last year, The Open University supported around 28,000 disabled students. And, since the Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund was established, more than 300 additional disabled students have been able to access higher education with us.

What is a Disabled Veterans' Scholarship?
If you’ve been injured or disabled in, or as a resu​​lt of, military service, you could be funded to complete a full Open University qualification.

We offer 50 scholarships annually. All undergraduate and postgraduate modules and qualifications are eligible. You’ll have your fees waived for up to 120 credits per seasonal academic year, up to a maximum of 360 credits, which is equivalent to a full honours degree.

Information and eligibility criteria can be found here: Disabled Veterans' Scholarships | How to Pay | Open University

Certes IT Services - Support to Military Service Leavers and Veterans

 

Certes IT Services Solutions offer a free service seeking to create a community with knowledge and understanding that supports each other and champions ex-military personnel.

For more details on the offer to former​-forces please see the website below:

https://info.certes.co.uk/former-forces

Northern Ireland - Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Contact Details

The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the Ministry of Defence official provider of resettlement and have supported leavers of the Armed Forces for many years.

Should you need a contact for Northern Ireland please speak to your local HIVE

Information provided by HIVE NI