Career Transition Partnership: Employment Fair in Salford on 10 Sept

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

Alliance Manchester Business School: Advanced Management Achievement Course (AMAC)

The Advanced Management Achievement Course (AMAC) is a 3-week highly specialised programme designed for officers moving into management and executive careers.

AMAC has a long and successful track record in helping officers make the transition from a military career to the business world after leaving the Armed Forces. It shares the language, concepts and practices of business which are often unfamiliar to delegates. AMAC qualification is CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership.

Bookings are now open for the next AMAC cohorts, with the following start dates:

8 November 2026
7 February 2027
6 June 2027

Each programme runs over three weeks, and after completing AMAC all participants become part of the AMAC Alumni community. The course is listed on ELCAS, and the course provider is registered with CTP.

To find out more please go to: Advanced Management Achievement Course | Alliance MBS

Scotland: Housing Options Scotland 'On Tour', venues across Scotland Wed 30th September - Wed 28th October

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Housing Options Scotland is going out on tour!

Come and talk to them about how the can help you with your housing needs and questions. They can answer questions on selling and buying, private or social renting, sheltered housing, housing for older adults, adapting your home, veterans housing and homelessness. 

You can also register to get further 1-to-1 support – remember, the service is free and independent.

There are two sessions each day and light refreshments will be provided.

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/ontour/

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Civvy Street Magazine – Aug/Sep 26 issue out now

 

To read this issue online, please go to: https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=17a5e337-4e24-40f2-9d34-29ad2bc7e30b

Tidworth: BFRS - Careers Fair is coming to Tidworth - 17th September

 Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

August Quest Magazine is Out Now

To read this edition of Quest magazine online, or any back issues, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

Darlington: Welding & Fabrication Courses with Building Heroes

Welding & Fabrication Course 

Duration:        5 weeks

Location:        Darlington, DL1 1DR

Course dates:    09.11.26 - 11.12.26
                              11.01.27 - 12.02.27

Available to Veterans, Service Leavers within last 18mths of service, Reservists and immediate military family member

Please click the link below for all course information and on-line application.

Welding and Fabrication in the Industrial Environment | Building Heroes

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Veterans Services

 

Building Heroes: From Military Service to a New Career in Construction: Reece’s Building Heroes Journey

From Military Service to a New Career in Construction: Reece’s Building Heroes Journey

For many Service Leavers and Veterans, the move into civilian employment can feel like a big step. Building Heroes exists to help make that transition feel more achievable, practical and supported.

One Building Heroes graduate, Reece Johnson, served in the Army for more than 15 years as an MT Sergeant before deciding to explore a new direction. Through the Building Heroes Construction Multi Skills programme, Reece was able to gain hands-on experience, build confidence and start to understand the opportunities available across the construction and built environment sector.

As well as the practical training, Reece valued being part of a cohort of people with shared experience. For many learners, this peer support is one of the most important parts of the Building Heroes journey, helping them feel understood, encouraged and ready to take their next step.

“The atmosphere was familiar and supportive. You’re learning new skills, but you’re doing it with people who completely understand where you’re coming from.”

Reece has since gone on to work with Velocity Roads, a Building Heroes employer partner, as a Road Repair Operative. More than two years later, he continues to build his civilian career in the sector.

“Velocity really values the skills that people with a service background bring. That really stands out.”

Stories like Reece’s show how funded training, employer engagement and the right support at the right time can help members of the Armed Forces community move forward with confidence.

Building Heroes supports Service Leavers within their final 18 months of service, Veterans, Reservists and immediate family members to explore new career pathways in construction and the built environment.

To find out more and apply, visit: www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

CTP Employment Fair - Elgin - 6th August 2026

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers, Veterans, Reservists, Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Salford - 10 Sept
Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

Grantham: Calling all members of the Armed Forces Community - Come and Join our Banter & Brew

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Dorset: Driver sector employment opportunities for service leavers

Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury are looking for service leavers or veterans who are seeking employment in the driving sector.

For all vacancies click Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury | Bournemouth | Facebook
or contact above telephone number/email address.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Building Heroes Programmes - Register Now for Autumn 2026

Building Heroes will be welcoming learners back onto our funded training programmes from mid-September, with courses starting again across our national academy network.

Our programmes are designed specifically to support members of the Armed Forces community to gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable insight into construction and built environment careers.

Depending on location and availability, our programmes include:

• Construction Multi Skills
• Green Skills and Retrofit
• Groundworks and Streetworks

We will also be launching new programmes in the new year, including Engineering and Welding.

With some courses already fully booked for the first one or two cohorts of the new academic year, now is the time to register your interest so you do not miss out on your place with Building Heroes.

Our programmes are delivered across a growing number of regions, including:

• Darlington, County Durham
• Reaseheath, Cheshire
• Ibstock, Leicestershire
• Heybridge, Essex
• Wembley, London
• Drayton, Oxfordshire
• Andover, Hampshire
• Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Plymouth, Devon

With academies located across the country, there may be a Building Heroes programme close to where you plan to resettle. This means you can gain training in the region where you hope to live after service, while also meeting employers and industry partners in that local area.

If you are within your final 18 months of service, have already transitioned from the Armed Forces, are a Reservist, or are an immediate family member keen to upskill, our programmes can help you take a positive next step.

Our training provides:

• Valuable knowledge of the construction and built environment sector
• Practical skills and recognised qualifications, which may include a Diploma, Health and Safety Award and CSCS card, depending on the programme
• Funded training to help you build confidence in your capabilities alongside specialist tutors
• Employability support, underpinned by knowledgeable employability and career coaching specialists
• Confidence and insight to support transition into civilian life
• Access to our wider support offer, including guidance, employer engagement and links to our network of industry partners
• A pathway towards meaningful second careers after service

Places are limited and demand is already high for the autumn term, so we encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible.

To find out more and apply, please visit:

www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

St Andrews: Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club 2026 at the Craigtoun Cafe

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MOD Veterans Services: New online form now available for referrals and self-referrals

A new online form is now available, making it easier and quicker to refer to Veterans Services, who provide information, guidance and welfare support to those who have left or are transitioning out of the Armed Forces.

The form offers a simple and secure way for veterans, serving personnel, and those supporting them to request assistance and supporting guidance. It removes the need to download and complete paper or PDF forms, allowing referrals to be submitted directly to the Veterans Services team who will build and manage your case.

Most referrals can be completed in just a few minutes if you have the relevant information to hand. This may include contact details for you or the person being referred, such as a telephone number, address, Service number, National Insurance number, and date of birth. If you have not served, you can still make a referral – just provide the details of the serving person or veteran you are supporting.

To find out more about the new online referral/self-referral process, please go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/make-a-referral-to-veterans-services

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Summer Issue Out Now

To read this issue and also back issues online, please go to: https://www.easyresettlement.com/magazine/backissues/

Please note that the Spring issue of Easy Resettlement has a 2-page article (see pages 10 and 11) on the support available from HIVE and RN Family & People Support.

Edinburgh: Armed Forces Coffee morning second Monday of the month at Fresh Start Hub, Ferry Rd

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Cafe for Veterans in Edinburgh second Wednesday of the month

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Govan: Help for Heroes Female Veterans Cafe/Drop-in first Tuesday of every month

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, Gyle Shopping Centre on fourth Tuesday of the month

Missing the feeling of community? We get it and so do the rest of our veterans and families who come along. Join us for a brew and a chat. No sign up required, just rock up, no fuss. If you know another veteran or family member who could use a bit of the same, bring them along too! Suitable for veterans and family members, led by the Help for Heroes team

Help for Heroes Cafes are informal, relaxed events where you can meet and enjoy time with other veterans and families. It could be anything from a coffee morning or veteran hub to a veteran-led group. These welcoming events run across the UK and are open to all members of the Armed Forces community.

It's an easy way to dip your toes back into the water and feel like part of a community again. There's no need to book, just turn up and say hello. First brew is on us.

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

The Food Court,
Gyle Shopping Centre,
South Gyle Broadway,
Edinburgh,
EH12 9JY

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE