Keeping work ready

THERE IS no contract to sign and no extra clause in the wedding vows but when you become an Army spouse or partner do you have to accept that your career will take a backseat?, writes Jill Misson. Living with ...

Created for keeps

Rachel Day and Merry Whitaker are friends, mothers and former serving soldiers who are married to military personnel. Their company, LoveKeepCreate (lovekeepcreate.co.uk), began as a kitchen table business and ...

Powering up

AFF has teamed up with workforce expert Manpower to give Army families in the Salisbury Plain area the chance to access free-of-charge employability advice and support. We attended one of the sessions to find o...

Doing business with man’s best friend

Living in the garrison town of Colchester in Essex, with husband Dillon and eight-year-old French Mastiff Blue, Rebecca Wattam told Army&You how her love for animals has guided her career path… REBECCA...

Covenant case study

Organisation: Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Case study: Laura (pictured below) Summary Being a military spouse can make finding and keeping employment difficult. The hours you’re available t...

Survey shines spotlight on working Service spouses

DETERMINATION, positivity and flexibility are the key to making work "work" for employed Army spouses and partners and their families, according to a recent survey by the Army Families Federation (AFF). More...

Enterprising spouses in spotlight at AFF roadshow

CATTERICK Leisure Centre was a hub of activity when AFF’s employment fair took place on 15 November. From cakes to cards, scarves to sports massage – spouses' businesses were out in force to show off their ware...

Overcoming challenges

Employment for Army family members is high on the agenda of the MOD, government and Service charities. There can be numerous barriers to finding a job or regular income, yet AFF Employment & Training Specia...

Trust helps Charlene bounce back

CHARLENE’S divorce hit her hard. After living in Germany as a military wife and a full-time mum, she went from having routine and financial security to looking after her children by herself on a council estate....

Business brains launch Forces enterprise hub

A NEW company is aiming to transform the provision of careers and business support for the Armed Forces community. The Forces Enterprise Network Hub (Fen Hub) will provide the skills, resources and practica...