Coding classes for military children

A SERVICEMAN who spearheaded an initiative introducing young people to the power of computing is championing coding as a rewarding hobby for children. Sergeant James Smith established a Code Club using resou...

Going solo with others

DECIDING TO be your own boss and ‘go it alone’ work wise need not be a solitary experience, insists Jess Sands, founder of the military spouses, partners and other halves network Milspo. “We support Armed Fo...

Lifelong learning

A NEW funding system for post-18 education in England will enable eligible students aged up to 60 to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans. The lifelong learning entitlement, which is being launched in...

New network for military partners

The e50K Strategic Advisory Network was formed in 2020 and is committed to exclusively employing partners and spouses from all three services into full, part-time and flexible roles. Director Quincey Ankrett...

Follow your self-employment dream

X- Forces Enterprise (XFE) is a leading provider of business support within the armed forces community. All of its training and events are fully open to serving military spouses. XFE has a comprehensive blue...

New look for FFJ

The Forces Families Jobs website has undergone a major revamp with the aim of making it a go-to career platform for military spouses and partners. Along with a new home page that means users are never more t...

Help to thrive in IT

Due to frequent relocations, military life can make career stability challenging for partners and spouses. The Forces Employment Charity (FEC) is bridging this gap by offering training, upskilling, and direct...

Pathways into employment

The Forces Employment Charity has unveiled a series of opportunities to help military communities find pathways into new careers. The charity is offering a dedicated programme of events and bespoke support a...

The right tools to secure the right job

Lifeworks Families is a free employment support programme for family members of serving personnel, reservists and veterans. Every aspect of the job application process is covered to help you to get back to wo...

Framework for success

Maybe you are thinking of changing direction in your career, setting up your own business, considering a new job or looking to do some training. Did you know that as a military family you have access to some ...