Veterans jobs and skills support

Find out how you can get the right help to improve your skills and find a job

The Career Transition Partnership (CTP)  provides comprehensive information on careers and training options for the Armed Forces community.

Kent County Council also provide training support for everyone through the

 Adult Community Learning initiative

The VETS skills translator provides a guide to translate military skills to civilian equivalent according to rank. 

VETS Skills Translator (PDF, 2.32MB)

Employment schemes for veterans information

Part of fair treatment is about supporting Service Personnel and their families in fulfilling their career goals and receiving the pension which they deserve. Here are some of the ways in which the Armed Forces Covenant makes sure that no matter where you and your family are deployed in the world, you are supported in finding a job. 

Armed Forces Covenant Employmenbt and Pensions (PDF, 886KB)

Forces Families Jobs, an employment and training platform for spouses, partners and family members of serving and Reserve UK military personnel.   

Forces Family Jobs Portal (PDF, 382KB)

The RBLi runs Lifeworks which is a free support service to help veterans looking to either move into sustainable employment, training or education; or advice & guidance on how to successfully apply for jobs. 

Veterans - Lifeworks Information

Contact for the armed forces