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Employment and training

This section will step you through some of the many employment and training opportunities available. A lot of the training is provided free of charge to the Armed Forces community, often funded.

The Armed Forces Covenant plays a part too

The Covenant overall is about getting a fair deal and removing ‘disadvantage’ from those who Serve in the armed forces, or the Serving family.

In terms of Employment, over 4,000 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and those signatories have access to a tri-service platform – Forces Families Jobs which is completely free to use. You’ll be able to search and apply for jobs knowing that those advertising are all forces friendly employers.

Interactive Partner Employment Support flyer during COVID-19

Click on the image below to download the two-page interactive flyer:

Front page of the interactive 2-page flyer

Career Pursuit: Online military guide for military partners/spouses and families

Career Pursuit is for all ‘other halves’ of the Armed Forces which is free and offers career support. advice, resources and top tips, including setting up and running your own business. You can read about Helen Massey’s free guide in our news pages.

Front cover of the Career Pursuit Guide by Helen Massey

Contact

The RAF FF team is always on hand to help and advise on anything covenant-related as are your Unit’s Covenant Champions (your HIVE can direct you to the right person).

To find general employment advice and guidance for both employees as well as employers, the ACAS website also offers online info, downloadable booklets, leaflets and handbooks covering a wide range of employment matters from writing a contract of employment, to holiday entitlement legislation etc.