Transition Newsletter

HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT COMMAND
Transition Newsletter
Issue 7
Transition to Civilian Life is the through-career offer of support, advice and education to
enable soldiers to plan and prepare for their inevitable return to civilian life.
I have become increasingly concerned
about the difficulties and challenges
that some Service Leavers have faced in
securing accommodation as they leave the
Service. This can be a complex issue and
the cause of great anxiety. However, there
are things that Service Personnel can do
to ease the situation and ensure better
outcomes. I encourage you to read the
sound advice provided by the Joint Services
Housing Advice Office in this Newsletter
where some common mistakes and
misunderstandings are highlighted.
GOC Foreword
There is no way that I or the JSHAO can
cover the breadth and detail of housing
information in this Newsletter. I would
however make two points: the first is
that all Service Personnel should contact
the JSHAO and let them assist you in
understanding accommodation options
outside of the Army. The second point is:
Do It Now. This is not something to be
deferred until later on in your career or in
resettlement. Housing, like all elements of
Transition planning, needs time and the
opportunity to make informed decisions.
Failing to do this early enough adds
pressure and may lead to poor outcomes
for you and your family. My message to
you is simple:
• Understand your housing options
(which may be different to what you
think they should be!)
• Have realistic accommodation
aspirations.
• Take responsibility for your future,
get engaged in the process and
Do It Now.
Major General RMB Nitsch CBE
GOC Sp Comd
Business Start-Ups
A message to the Chain of Command
It is important that the chain of command understands what
Transition is and support it as a part of the routine duty of
care that it has for its soldiers. Transition is best described
as a through – career offer of information that supports and
encourages a soldier to plan and prepare for their inevitable
return to civilian life. This can include practical steps such as
promoting the control and management of personal finances,
understanding housing options, taking full advantage of
education opportunities and accumulating transferable skills.
It can also include acknowledging the cultural and emotional
changes and adjustments that have to be made when leaving
the regimental family. Transition awareness and planning is
not something that should be left to the last minute. If soldiers
are to make a smooth, efficient and successful transition into
civilian life they need to plan and prepare for it from the start
of their military career. This promotes independence, resilience
and responsibility all sound qualities of a good soldier pursuing
a successful military career. Please promote the need for
soldiers to take an interest in Transition planning and make use
of the information available at www.army.mod.uk. (Click on
Welfare and Support and then on Transition to Civilian Life).
Transition assistance and advice to the chain of command can
be provided by SO2 Transition at your local brigade HQs.
In the Transition Newsletter Issue 4 we featured the University
of Wolverhampton ‘Supporting the Unsung Hero’ Business
Start Up Programme for Service dependants. We have had
some excellent feedback on the course from a Service Leaver
who was eligible for the course as a Service dependant. This
Service Leaver already had decided that self employment was
for him and attended the CTP half day self employment course
which provided enough information to start the planning
process. Having established the business the next step was to
learn how to run it properly. The ‘Supporting the Unsung Hero’
Business Start up Programme is Armed Forces Covenant LIBOR
funded and consists of a 10-month programme comprising a
business start up course and individual and group mentoring.
The 4 day business start up course was relevant and packed
full of information that was presented in a way that made
sense and easily absorbed. The instructors were extremely
experienced business people with a passion for self employment
who were always available and went the extra mile for their
students. They assisted with business plans, grants and loan
applications as well as many other things.
This is an excellent example of a Service Leaver knowing what
they wanted to do on leaving the Service, CTP providing the
basics to confirm this decision and provide enough information
to set up a business followed by a programme of courses,
mentoring, support and network for a start up business to
flourish. Find out more about ‘Supporting the Unsung Hero’
Business Star-Up programme run by Wolverhampton University
which is free to Service dependents at www.wlv.ac.uk/
supportingtheunsunghero or speak to Beverley Fielding on
01902 321677.
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Myth
SLA and SFA is subsidized heavily
as a part of Service Person’s
Terms and Condition of Service.
Accommodation charges are
deducted directly from salary
therefore often go unnoticed.
Accommodation charges are
significantly higher outside of
the Services and require special
provision.
I will find cheap accommodation
that will sustain my family and I as
we establish ourselves in civilian
life.
Be aware that there is a linkage
between the affordability
of housing (either rented or
purchased) and the availability of
work. Accommodation charges
tend to be higher where better
salaries are paid.
I intend to rent accommodation
on discharge from the Army and
can afford the average regional or
local monthly rent.
Unless you have guaranteed
employment, landlords may
require 4 – 6 months rent in
advance.
My immediate civilian housing
needs will be funded from my
gratuity.
Be aware that it can take up to 1
month from your discharge date
for your gratuity to be paid into
your account.
House purchase is something that
others might aspire to. I could
never afford it.
Initiatives such as Forces Help
to Buy (JSP 464, Pt 1, Ch 12)
for Service Personnel and
Government Help to Buy schemes
for civilians exist to make home
ownership more accessible.
Throughout my Service life I have
been allocated accommodation.
On leaving the Army it is the
system’s responsibility to find me
accommodation.
It is the responsibility of the
Service Leaver to plan and find
accommodation in civilian life.
HOUSING - THE FACTS
The Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) provides
specialist housing information to encourage Service Personnel
and their families to consider their civilian housing options.
This advice is delivered via Housing Briefs that take place
throughout the UK and Overseas, as well as by telephone and
e-mail when responding to enquiries received on a daily basis.
It is clear from recent experience that some Service Leavers
have not given housing any consideration prior to their
departure from Service and as a consequence suffer needless
anxiety and limited choices as they become civilians. This
may be due to Service Personnel misguidedly believing that
they have an entitlement to housing and that ‘The State’
will look after them. This article seeks to bust the myths
that often underpin the lack of preparation and planning of
accommodation by Service Personnel.
Top Tips
It takes time to understand your housing options and make
provision to be able to achieve your accommodation goal.
Service life can be unpredictable so start planning now. The
earlier you start the more options will be available to you.
Understand that your accommodation in Service is subsidized
and be aware that the cost of accommodation in civilian life
will be higher with regional variations. It is important that you
budget responsibly and live within your means. Irresponsible
debt and a poor credit rating will limit your ability to rent
privately or take out a mortgage.
Contact the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) and
benefit from their extensive knowledge and experience and the
helpful information that they can offer you. Contact Tel. 01252
787574 or email: AWS-JSHAO-Mailbox@mod.uk
JSHAO regularly deliver Housing Briefings around the country.
They are available to all Service Personnel and their dependants.
See the 2015 Housing brief programme on the next page.
Reality
I have been paying for my
accommodation in Service
therefore I am well placed
to continue to afford
accommodation in civilian life.
I have vacated a SFA on leaving
Very little social housing
the Army so I am entitled to Social exists and demand exceeds
Housing.
supply. Service Leavers have no
immediate right to Social Housing
The Armed Forces Covenant gives
me priority over others.
The Armed Forces Covenant
ensures that Service Leavers are
not disadvantaged. Housing is
allocated based on assessed need.
I have been given notice to vacate
my SFA so I must be classified as
having ‘Housing Need’.
You have a need for
accommodation but ‘Housing
Need’ is assessed on many factors
including children, hardship,
health and savings.
My savings have been accrued
during my military service and are
therefore not taken into account
when assessing Housing Need.
Household income and savings of
approximately £16,000 will mean
that you are unlikely to be entitled
to Social Housing.
My gratuity will not be taken into
account when assessing housing
eligibility.
Your gratuity, if you have earned
one, is taken into account when
assessing Housing Need.
I intend to treat myself to a car
or a holiday on leaving the Army
and will pay off my debts before
approaching the Local Authority
to be housed.
When assessing Housing Need
a Local Authority will review
personal finances. Irresponsible
expenditure is considered to be
‘ intentionally making oneself
homeless’ and will make Service
Leavers ineligible for Social
Housing.
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Welsh Focus
January
February
Wed 7
Tidworth
Wed 14 Northolt
Thu 15
Cottesmore
Tue 27
Colchester (1)
Thu 29
Aldershot
March
Tue 3
Thu 5
Tue 17
Wed 18
Tue 24
Thu 26
Rosyth
Kinloss (2)
Plymouth
Chepstow (3)
Portsmouth
Tidworth
North Wales Transition Fair takes place on the 12 Feb 15 (doors
open at 1200) in the Sports Hall, Glyndwr University, Wrexham.
April
Tue 3
Catterick
Tue 14 N Ireland
Wed 4
Tue 10
Wed 11
Tue 24
Thu 26
Cottesmore
Hohne (4)
Herford
Brize Norton (6)
Aldershot
Tue 21
Wed 29 Thu 30 Cosford (6)
Cyprus (7)
Cyprus (7)
May
Tue 12
June
Catterick
Wed 13
Cottesmore
Tue 19
Shorncliffe (6)
Wed 20
Colchester
Gutersloh (4)
Tue 14
Catterick
Wed 15 Cottesmore
Thu 23
Tidworth
Wed 29
Northolt
October
Thu 1
Tue 13
Wed 14
Tue 20
Thu 22
Tue 27
Tidworth
Aldershot
Portsmouth
Paderborn (9)
September
July
Wed 1 Tue 9
Tue 16
Thu 25
Tue 30
Tue 1
Wed 9 Thu 10
Tue 15
Thu 17
Tue 22
Thu 24
Wed 30 The Welsh Government will launch a new version of the
Welsh Government Package of Support for the Armed Forces
Community early in 2015 which succinctly lays out the services
which Service Personnel, Service Leavers, Veterans and their
families can expect to receive in Wales. Public service providers
including local GP practices and Job Centres are being
encouraged to ask whether new ‘customers’ have served in
HM Armed Forces in order that their services and support can
be tailored appropriately. Every Local Authority has an Armed
Forces Champion who is responsible for dealing with cases
where the obligations of The Armed Forces Covenant have not
been met.
Aldershot
Plymouth
Chepstow (3)
Rosyth
Kinloss (2)
Portsmouth
Tidworth
Cyprus (7)
The Welsh Local Government Association is running a project
entitled Supporting Service Children in Education in Wales
which seeks to better understand the issues surrounding the
education of Service children. For more information see www.
sscecymru.co.uk where a parent’s survey can be completed.
Resettlement Information Staff (RIS)
Training
In conjunction with local second line resettlement staff
(Individual Education and Resettlement Officers (IEROs) based
in Army Education Centres) units have a key role to play in
resettlement. The provision of first line resettlement support in
units is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer. Detailed
guidance on the roles and responsibilities of unit level RIS is
contained in JSP 534 and AGAI 93. All newly appointed or
untrained unit resettlement staff are required to undertake the
RIS Training Course. The course takes place over two days and
should be undertaken before assuming resettlement duties
and if not, as soon as possible afterwards, certainly no later
than 6 weeks into appointment. Further information on RIS
training, including course dates, can be found at the following
2014DIN07-103.
November
Cyprus (7)
Paderborn (4)
Gutersloh (4)
Northolt
Tidworth
N Ireland
Tue 3 Wed 4 Tue 10
Wed 11
Tue 24
Thu 26
Shorncliffe (6)
Colchester (1)
Catterick
Cottesmore
Brize Norton (5)
Aldershot
Housing Briefings are open to all Service personnel and
dependants on a space available basis. Contact the appropriate
Regional Resettlement Centres to secure a place.
Legend:
(1) Via RRC Northolt
(2) Via RRC Rosyth
(3) Via RRC Tidworth
(4) Via Herford
(5) Via RRC Cottesmore
(6) Via RRC Aldershot
(7) Via IERO 55 AEC Cyprus 00357 2596 3800
Book your place using the following contact
details:
RRC Plymouth 01752 553376
RRC Portsmouth 023 9272 4130
RRC Aldershot 01252 348336
RRC Tidworth 01980 650689
RRC Cottesmore 01572 812241
RRC Catterick 01748 872930
RRC Rosyth 01383 858237
RRC Aldergove 02894 421639
RRC Northolt 01206 815273
RRC Herford 0044 5221 880466
Scottish Focus
HQ Scotland together with Job Centre Plus, CTP, RFEA and the
Edinburgh Partnership will run a Jobs Fair on 19 March 15 at
the Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh (just below the
Castle) between 9am – 1pm. There will be up to 20 employers
present who are interested in attracting ‘blue-collar’ drivers,
construction workers and staff for Edinburgh Airport as well
as other employment opportunities. Details of the Edinburgh
Partnership can be found at http://www.edinburgh.gov.
uk/info/20133/community_planning/391/edinburgh_
partnership.
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Great Housing Offers and
Opportunities near Stoke,
in Up-and-Coming Burslem
Veterans UK have a new website www.gov.uk/veterans-uk
to access up to date information regarding the Armed Forces
Compensation Scheme, War Pensions, Pensions and The
Veterans Welfare Service.
The Veterans Welfare Service has updated the referral protocols
for any Service Leaver or veteran who requires welfare support.
This protocol aims to ensure the early identification of Service
Leavers likely to be discharged or about to transition from
military service, who may have severe physical or psychological
disablement or are assessed as having an enduring welfare need
for which they will require post service support. Referrals should
be made irrespective of the reason for discharge. This protocol
also applies to Reserve Service personnel.
Referrals should be made by any responsible tri-Service military
authority including those involved with DRC, PRC, PRU, Unit
Assist, Transition, Unit chain of command or Welfare Officer,
Service Admin Officers, Specialist welfare providers and staff
connected with MCTC. The necessary form can be found on
www.gov.uk/government/collections/veterans-welfareservice-protocols.
The University Short Course Programme
(USCP)
The University Short Course Programme (USCP) is a tri-Service
scheme of courses arranged to meet the broader educational
and personal development needs of Service personnel. Based
upon the philosophy of Lifelong Learning, the USCP intends
to help Service personnel make a more effective contribution
to Service life by developing their knowledge and personal
skills. The courses are residential, held at various universities
throughout the UK and cater for subjects not normally available
from Service sources. The USCP offers courses in the following
categories; Command, Leadership and Management; Regional
and Strategic Studies; Languages. Further information on USCP
and to a view a complete schedule the following DIN should be
consulted: 2014DIN07-134.
The Army Skills Offer
The Army Skills Offer to Regular and Reserve personnel and
their current and future civilian employers is that throughout
a soldier’s Army career the Army will provide opportunities for
them to gain civilian qualifications as a result of Army training
and service – and will pay for them. These qualifications range
from Level 1-8 on the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) and
include academic and vocational qualifications for pan-Army
training and service. For Regular and Reserve soldiers, the Army
Skills Offer will provide and pay for one qualification per course
for soldiers who have successfully completed Ph1, Ph2 and Ph3
training; and for each Command Leadership and Management
(CLM). For the most up to date information on the Army Skills
Offer the following DIN should be consulted 2014DIN07-093.
Further funded opportunities at Level 8 / PhD are available to
all Army personnel by application through the Post Graduate
Studies Programme DIN: 2014DIN07-042.
Burslem is one of the 6 towns which makeup the city of Stokeon-Trent. It is known as the “Mother Town” of the Potteries
and is famous as being the birthplace of Josiah Wedgwood and
played an integral part in the creation of the canal network
which supported the industrial revolution. Specialist pottery
makers such as Steelite and Dudson, and smaller producers of
high-value ceramics such as Burleigh and Moorcroft are still
thriving in the town. Burslem is also emerging as a centre for
small, freelance creative businesses working in sectors such as
fine art, animation and crafts, as well as pottery.
Burslem is benefitting from a regeneration programme that is
encouraging business expansion and property development.
This has created some new and affordable property
opportunities for those looking to set down roots in the area.
These include the redevelopment of traditional terraced houses
along the canal quarter in the Middleport area of the town.
Property prices offer great value in Burslem
For example, a two bedroom completely refurbished house in a
quiet street is around £85k. Have a look at http://powering2.
expertagent.co.uk/(S(qyhkrkqpb5msi155ezf3nv45))/
propertyDetails2.aspx?aid={15165a08-1ad7-4b6f968b-b49e49e30635}&pid=6a85c41f-543d-473d-a57b9ccdd7144ce5&page=11
Burslem is also benefiting from substantial investment from
industry and the private sector which is creating new job
opportunities. Major employers like Steelite, Dudson, Autonet
Insurance, Michelin, DHL, FedEx and JCB are on your doorstep
- with many more local firms growing and offering employment
in a variety of sectors. The area is served well by transport links
- road, rail, air and even canal! Burslem is situated just off the
M6, and 40 minutes from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool
and Nottingham. It is also close to the A500, the main arterial
road which feeds Stoke on Trent. It is also very close to the
A50, which offers cross-country routes to Derby, Nottingham
and the M1. Burslem also has its own train station at Longport,
which serves the West Coast main line. By train, Stoke-onTrent is just 20 minutes from Manchester and only 90 minutes
from London.
Hospitals, schools, two FE colleges and two universities are all
within easy reach and have all benefited from major investment
and restructuring of services within Staffordshire. These offer
great prospects for the future of families and for personal
development. Stoke-on-Trent has a very proud military history.
This is reflected in the fact that it has four Army Reserve units
located across the City: a Field Hospital, Royal Logistic Corps
squadron, some Royal Engineers, and a 4 Mercian company are
all within easy reach, should you still wish to “keep your hand
in” and earn a little extra.
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
SOUTH EAST
The days of social housing have diminished and all
too often the South East is written off as being too expensive.
With 28% of the Regular Army (26,000 personnel) residing
in the South East, data suggests that this year only 1,001 will
consider settling in the region. The greatest barrier is cost
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of housing. Sadly this detracts from the rich employment
opportunities and skills shortages in this region which Service
Leavers are very well placed to fill.
Demand for ex-Service personnel is high and with sound
research and early financial and educational planning the South
East is ripe for resettlement. Aldershot sits at the centre of
an extensive employment network with great links to London,
Reading, Guildford, Oxfordshire, Basingstoke, Southampton
and Portsmouth. The region benefits from a concentration
of advanced manufacturing and service activities including
computing, digital media, professional services, aerospace
& defence, pharmaceuticals and advanced engineering.
Unemployment is falling however persistent skills shortages
exist in STEM (science, technical, engineering and maths),
logistics, skilled trades, care / leisure, professional / associate
professional, administrative / clerical and machine operatives.
In the Kent region 47% of employees work in the Coastal
districts and 30% are in the Thames Gateway. Opportunities
exist primarily in construction, logistics and manufacturing.
The Thames Gateway development supports the creation of
58,000 jobs and the delivery of up to 52,000 new homes over
the period of 2006 – 2026.
With schemes such as Shared Ownership, Help to Buy,
Affordable and Social Rents and Equity Loans as well as the
MOD House Purchase Scheme there is no reason why Service
personnel should not be able to buy or rent privately in areas
of redevelopment and opportunity. The key to success is to
engage. It is never too soon to research your options, plan
your finances and attend Transition events to network and
prepare for your eventual departure from the service.
Early Access to Resettlement for a
Service Person Likely to be Medically
Discharged
Tri-Service resettlement policy permits early access to the full
resettlement provision (Ref 1) for those Service personnel (SP)
who are likely to be medically discharged or are undergoing
PULHHEEMS Administrative Pamphlet 10 v 3 (PAP 10) Restricted
Employment in Current Unit (RECU) action.
The aim is to allow SP to have more time to prepare, research,
plan and undertake resettlement, given the potential for a
medical discharge. Should the appropriate Medical Board (MB)
recommend and Directorate of Manning (Army) decide that the
SP will remain in Service then the resettlement allowances will
be reset as if previously unused.
There are 2 routes where potential Medical Dischargees (MD)
will be supported: CTP ordinary or CTP Assist. The latter will
authorise the allocation of Specialist Employment Consultant
co-ordinated by the Recovery Careers Services 2, to provide
additional assistance to the individual on a needs basis. The
recommendation for CTP Assist rests firmly with COs and
is considered at the 28 day Unit Health Committee or Case
Conference. An Army Transition Assessment Form 1 will be
initiated by the CO for CTP Assist only 3 all other potential MDs
will be referred by the unit to their IEROs, if they are deemed
ready to engage with resettlement
Early access to Resettlement has been available to SP likely to
be medically discharged for the last 10 months. The general
awareness of this opportunity and take-up has been low.
Taking full advantage of this opportunity should result in a
large reduction of requests for post discharge resettlement
authority for medical discharges.
References:
1.
JSP 534 para 0304 and 0305b http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/
Reference/DINsJSPs/Pages/JSPIndex.aspx#jsps_500-549
2.
https://www.recoverycareerservices.org.uk/ or http://www.army.mod.
uk/welfare-support/23815.aspx or http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/
Organisations/Orgs/Army/Organisations/Orgs/ag/Organisations/Orgs/
dgpers/Organisations/Orgs/dpsa/Orgs/ARC/Pages/RCSATAB.aspx
3.
Annex R to JSP 534 Refers: 123/14 http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/
libraries/library1/DINSJSPS/20140915.1/20140310-JSP_534-O.pdf
Employment Opportunities in
the North East
Lingfield (Catterick) Ltd, a joint venture between Kier Property
and Lingfield Securities plc, has made fantastic progress in the
delivery of the landmark £25m new Catterick Garrison town
Centre complex.
The 150,000sq ft town centre scheme has started to transform
the former sports ground on Gough Road/Richmond Road and,
once completed in early summer 2015, will include major retail
units; a seven-screen cinema, cafés, restaurants and bars; and a
60-bed hotel with 350 additional car parking spaces.
Contracts have already been exchanged on more than 60%
of the retail space available to several well-known high street
brands, including Next, Brantano and Cotswold, as well as
popular food and drink operators including Greene King and
KFC. More information available including live video updates
on catterickhive.blogspot.com
The landmark retail and leisure facilities will help regenerate
the town and breath new life into the community, provide a
substantial boost to the local economy, and are expected to
create 700 full-time and a similar amount of part-time jobs.
The new town centre will reduce the need for long and
expensive journeys to shopping centres outside the district.
As part of the proposals, local roads and infrastructure will be
substantially upgraded.
In preparation for the opening, Catterick Garrison Career
Transition Partnership (CTP) have organised a networking and
job fair to take place on 16 Apr 15 (venue to be confirmed on
the CTP website). The networking event will bring employers
and potential employees together to discuss opportunities and
training required for future positions and also the opportunity
to create an employee database. CTP will also be providing a
CV and Interview Techniques workshop.
The new town centre will integrate military and civilian
communities across Richmondshire, encouraging social and
economic development to thrive.
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Transition Events Programme
Date
Event
Location
Sponsor
06/02/15
Reading Jobs Fair
Mall Shopping Centre, Broad
Street, Reading
www.thejobsfairs.co.uk
09/02/15
Officers Association Networking
Event
Darlington Holiday Inn
Maj Dave Sharples
4 Inf Bde & HQ NE
01748 872056
1012/02/15
Manufacturing & Electronics
Technology Industries Exhibition
The Five Centre, Farnborough,
Hampshire
www.industrysouth.co.uk
12/02/15
Living & Working in North Wales
Glyndwr University
160 Inf Bde & HQ Wales
Maj John Symmons
01874 613290
12/02/15
CTP South Central Employment and
Transition Fair
Newbury Racecourse,
Newbury
CTP
O2031 624410
HQ 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE
Maj Jodie Kennedy –Smith
01252 347775
27/02/15
East Midlands Transition Fair with
Job Centre Plus
Assembly Rooms,
Chesterfield Town Centre
HQ 7th Inf Bde & HQ East
Maj Ron Lewis
0115 9572513
19/03/15
NE Employment Fair and Transition
Fair
York Race Course
www.ctp.org.uk
Maj Dave Sharples
4 Inf Bde and HQ NE
01748 872056
19/03/15
Employment Fair
(Joint event with CTP, RFEA, Job
Centre Plus, Edinburgh Garrison,
Edinburgh Partnership).
Grassmarket Community Project,
Edinburgh
HQ 51 Inf Bde & HQ Scotland
Maj Gene Maxwell
0131 3103759
26/03/15
Soldier in Society & Living and
Working in the North West
Manchester Metropolitan
University
HQ 42 (NW) Bde
Lt Cdr Lee Paddock RN
07557 587118
09/04/15
CTP East Midlands Employment and
Transition Fair
Lincoln Showground,
Lincoln
HQ 7th Inf Bde & HQ East
Maj Ron Lewis
0115 9572513
21/04/15
Housing Brief
Cosford
RRC Cottesmore 01572 812241
Maj Nigel Hill 01952 673667
14/05/15
CTP Employment Fair and Transition
Fair
Dewars Centre,
Perth
www.ctp.org.uk
HQ 51 Inf Bde & HQ Scotland
Maj Gene Maxwell
0131 3103759
Week com- 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE Transition Fair
mencing
18/5/15
Thames Gateway,
Kent
HQ 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE
Maj Jodie Kennedy –Smith
01252 347775
11/06/15
Tidworth
1Arty Bde and HQ SW
01980 656490
Living and Working in Wiltshire and
Swindon
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Date
Event
Location
Sponsor
Jun – Jul
15
SE Unit Transition Road Show
Aldershot/Hampshire
HQ 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE
Maj Jodie Kennedy –Smith
01252 347775
11x-CE-Trans-SO2@mod.uk
15 –
20/06/15
Adult learners and Transition Road
Show
West Midlands
20 AEC
11 Sig & WM Bde
Maj Nigel Hill 01952 673667
15 –
20/06/15
Adult Learners & Transition Road
Show
South East
77 AEC, Aldershot
01252 348375
25/06/15
Transition Fair covering:
Employment, Education, Housing,
Health, Welfare and Finance
Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn
HQ 38 (NI) Bde
02892 263905
26/06/15
Transition Fair
Cardiff
160 Inf Bde & HQ Wales
Maj John Symmons
01874 613290
Late Jun 15 11 Sig Bde / CTP Engineering
TBC
Industry Awareness Day
West Midlands
Venue to be notified
Details to follow
www.ctp.org.uk
11 Sig & WM Bde
Maj Nigel Hill 01952 673667
29/06/15
Job Fair
The Guildhall, Portsmouth
www.thejobsfairs.co.uk
16/07/15
CTP Eastern Employment and
Transition Fair
Newmarket Racecourse
HQ 7th Inf Bde & HQ East
Maj Ron Lewis
0115 9572513
10/09/15
Employment & Transition Fair
Manchester
HQ 42 (NW) Bde
Lt Cdr Lee Paddock RN
07557 587118
09/10/15
CTP South Coast Employment and
Transition Fair
Ageas Bowl,
Southampton
CTP 02031 624410
10/15
Jobs Fair
Stafford
11 Sig Bde & WM Bde
Maj Nigel Hill 01952 673667
22/10/15
Living and Working Fair in
Staffordshire
Beacon Barracks, Stafford
11 Sig & WM Bde
Maj Nigel Hill 01952 673667
Week com- 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE
mencing
Transition Fair
02/11/15
Abingdon
Oxford
CTP/11 Inf Bde & HQ SE
rrcaldershot@ctp.org.uk
01252 348336 / 339
11/15
Telford
11 Sig Bde & WM Bde
Maj Nigel Hill 01952 673667
Employment and Transition Fair
Aspire MMC Graphics 6255
Additional Transition events and details will be added periodically. For up to date information refer to:
www.army.mod.uk/Welfare & Support/Transition