You can speak to representatives from the following agencies at our monthly Drop-in:
The Warrior Programme
www.warriorprogramme.org.uk
Our programme enables individuals to manage their emotions and to develop the resilience, focus and motivation to succeed in today’s world. The programme has been developed over the last ten years to meet the demands and challenges experienced by past and present members of the armed forces and their families.
RBLI Life Works
We provide employment support to Veterans who are struggling to find work or want to change career. Our LifeWorks courses are delivered for free to Veterans across the UK, in locations from Newcastle to Bristol. You can find out more by visiting the LifeWorks website.
Hire a Hero
www.hireahero.org.uk
Hire a Hero is a charity that supports service leavers through the transition into civilian life. We work in partnership with public, private and third sector organisations to provide a network of support and to signpost service leavers to the most appropriate resources as required.
The Poppy Factory
www.poppyfactory.org
The Poppy Factory’s expert and well established employability team is there to help unemployed veterans with mental or physical health conditions back into sustainable and rewarding employment throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We provide local 1-2-1 expert career advice and guidance; job searches and links to employers within your local area; CV reviews and interview coaching plus on-going in-work support once you start in your new job.
SOLENT MIND
We are SOLENT MIND – Portsmouth Support & Recovery. Offering Wellbeing at Work & Employment advice. We will work with you on a one-to-one basis to provide individual help with a wide range of workplace issues including job retention, CV writing skills, volunteering, training and job search support.
RFEA
www.rfea.org.uk
RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Founded in 1885 and operating across the UK, we have the specialist knowledge and understanding to bridge the gap between military life and civilian employment. We work in partnership with other organisations and employers who, like us, respect and value the unique qualities and abilities of all those who have served.
