Events in February–April 2021
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Naval Families - Self Employment Discovery Virtual Workshop
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Naval Families - Self Employment Discovery Virtual Workshop
OnlineThis course is available for Veterans, Spouses and Dependants within the Naval Community.
Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just beginning to consider self-employment, come along to X-Forces Enterprise business's workshop and meet like-minded people.
This workshop covers:
- The pros and cons of self-employment
- Understanding what starting a business means for you, your family and your finances
- Attributes of a successful entrepreneur
- Discover what support is available, and how to access it
- Peer-to-peer support & networking opportunities
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British Forces Resettlement Services Employment Fair
British Forces Resettlement Services Employment Fair
OnlineThis Virtual event will provide the Armed Forces Community (AFC) with a great opportunity to meet and network with employers:
Attendees can connect with exhibitors, gain access to exhibitors websites, social media channels, videos, jobs, courses, downloadable company information, it allows appointments, sending messages and viewing live and on demand webcasts. This is helpful if you are:
- Planning your future in your final 2 years of service and looking for your next career?
- Looking for a work placement as part of your resettlement?
- Looking to change jobs? Need CV advice?
- Looking to re-train or gain qualifications?
Our events are open to the Armed Forces Community, this includes;
- Service Leavers
- Reserve Forces
- Veterans
- Partners & Families
- Civilians working for the MoD
By attending a BFRS Employment fair, you’ll have access to hundreds of professionals from a variety of industries eager to discuss current opportunities within their organisation. UK-wide they work with all types of employers, from security to engineering to professional membership bodies.
There will be thousands of jobs available within a plethora of sectors, come along with your colleagues, family or friends and get involved in our National Employment & Careers Fair.
You’ll discover new avenues, careers and skills that will inspire and motivate you whatever your ability or ambitions.
- National, local and regional employers (1000s Jobs)
- Training providers
- Self-employment opportunities
- CV Advice (Free)
- Business Advice
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British Forces Resettlement Services Employment Fair
British Forces Resettlement Services Employment Fair
OnlineThis Virtual event will provide the Armed Forces Community (AFC) with a great opportunity to meet and network with employers:
Attendees can connect with exhibitors, gain access to exhibitors websites, social media channels, videos, jobs, courses, downloadable company information, it allows appointments, sending messages and viewing live and on demand webcasts. This is helpful if you are:
- Planning your future in your final 2 years of service and looking for your next career?
- Looking for a work placement as part of your resettlement?
- Looking to change jobs? Need CV advice?
- Looking to re-train or gain qualifications?
Our events are open to the Armed Forces Community, this includes;
- Service Leavers
- Reserve Forces
- Veterans
- Partners & Families
- Civilians working for the MoD
By attending a BFRS Employment fair, you’ll have access to hundreds of professionals from a variety of industries eager to discuss current opportunities within their organisation. UK-wide they work with all types of employers, from security to engineering to professional membership bodies.
There will be thousands of jobs available within a plethora of sectors, come along with your colleagues, family or friends and get involved in our National Employment & Careers Fair.
You’ll discover new avenues, careers and skills that will inspire and motivate you whatever your ability or ambitions.
- National, local and regional employers (1000s Jobs)
- Training providers
- Self-employment opportunities
- CV Advice (Free)
- Business Advice
Waterloo Uncovered - Virtual Auction in Aid of VeteransWaterloo Uncovered - Virtual Auction in Aid of Veterans
Waterloo Uncovered is a charity which combines archaeology with veteran care and recovery. As part of their virtual fundraising event, they're hosting an auction in collaboration with Bonham's.
There'll be something for everyone - sports fans, staycationers, military history enthusiasts, foodies, fashionistas and more. All proceeds will go towards Waterloo Uncovered's work supporting military veterans.
The auction will open at noon on the 24th February and will close at noon on the 5th March. To register for the auction and to see what is on offer click here .
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British Forces Resettlement Services Employment Fair
British Forces Resettlement Services Employment Fair
OnlineThis Virtual event will provide the Armed Forces Community (AFC) with a great opportunity to meet and network with employers:
Attendees can connect with exhibitors, gain access to exhibitors websites, social media channels, videos, jobs, courses, downloadable company information, it allows appointments, sending messages and viewing live and on demand webcasts. This is helpful if you are:
- Planning your future in your final 2 years of service and looking for your next career?
- Looking for a work placement as part of your resettlement?
- Looking to change jobs? Need CV advice?
- Looking to re-train or gain qualifications?
Our events are open to the Armed Forces Community, this includes;
- Service Leavers
- Reserve Forces
- Veterans
- Partners & Families
- Civilians working for the MoD
By attending a BFRS Employment fair, you’ll have access to hundreds of professionals from a variety of industries eager to discuss current opportunities within their organisation. UK-wide they work with all types of employers, from security to engineering to professional membership bodies.
There will be thousands of jobs available within a plethora of sectors, come along with your colleagues, family or friends and get involved in our National Employment & Careers Fair.
You’ll discover new avenues, careers and skills that will inspire and motivate you whatever your ability or ambitions.
- National, local and regional employers (1000s Jobs)
- Training providers
- Self-employment opportunities
- CV Advice (Free)
- Business Advice
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Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
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Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
Supporting Wounded Veterans are running a series of talks throughout March.
You are invited to join the conversation online each week to listen, learn and network with others from the veteran community.
Thursday 4th March 6.30pm-7.40pm
Treating mental illness with psychedelic medicinesThursday 11th March: 6.30pm-8.10pm
The global strategic context and a return to great power competitionThursday 18th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What have we learned from Coronavirus and what does the future of medicine look like?Thursday 25th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What's next for the City post-Brexit?For more information on these events and to register, please click here.
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Policy and Care–
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Policy and Care
OnlineThis remote session will cover mental health policy and care provision for UK military veterans. The high profile speakers will cover the topic from a governmental, healthcare and charity perspective. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and leave well informed about these important topics.
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Women Into Employment: Exploring the opportunities and challenges of ex-military personnel and spouses
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Women Into Employment: Exploring the opportunities and challenges of ex-military personnel and spouses
OnlineJoin the Officers' Association on Wednesday 10th March to understand why women have a lower employment rate (69%) compared to men (81%) after leaving the Armed Forces.
Hear from business leaders, employment experts and inspirational women who have successfully transitioned from military to civilian employment. A series of keynote presentations and panel discussions will discuss the key issues facing women as they seek to swap military life for civilian employment.
National employers will showcase their current opportunities and provide personal recruitment and job application advice. This is your chance to build your online network of supportive employers, contacts and industry champions: enabling you to find a sustainable and fulfilling next role.
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Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
All day
Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
Supporting Wounded Veterans are running a series of talks throughout March.
You are invited to join the conversation online each week to listen, learn and network with others from the veteran community.
Thursday 4th March 6.30pm-7.40pm
Treating mental illness with psychedelic medicinesThursday 11th March: 6.30pm-8.10pm
The global strategic context and a return to great power competitionThursday 18th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What have we learned from Coronavirus and what does the future of medicine look like?Thursday 25th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What's next for the City post-Brexit?For more information on these events and to register, please click here.
Partnering with Defence - Virtual Employer Conference–
Partnering with Defence - Virtual Employer Conference
The 2021 Partnering with Defence conference is taking place virtually on Thursday the 11th of March.
The conference brings together 100s of employers and Defence representatives to discuss topics which impact both Defence and industry. You will hear from leading Defence and industry experts, including inspirational keynote speaker Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes DBE.
The theme of the conference for 2021 is UK Ministry of Defence's Response to Future Crises. This will be an opportunity to discuss the potential response to future crises out to 2030. The conference will examine the challenges of the next decade and how the UK might achieve greater resilience. It will also look at how an integrated force of regulars and reserves can provide a network that extends across defence, government, industry, academia and into the heart of society itself.
For more information on the event, and to register, please click here.
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Science and Function–
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Science and Function
OnlineThis remote session will cover a range of important, and at times debate provoking, scientific topics related to the health of UK military veterans. The speakers are experts in their field and will cover their topics using a ‘digestible’ style and they will allow attendees the chance to ask questions and leave well informed about a range these thought provoking topics. There will be a panel, for questions, at the end of the session.
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Online conference on military mental health & case management
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Online conference on military mental health & case management
Contact and the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Support Office are co-hosting a free, online conference open to all professionals working in military mental health, as well as those with a role or interest in veterans’ case management.
The half-day conference, Military mental health sector review and case management: Challenges and opportunities, is taking place online on the 16th of March 2021.
The aim of the event is to review recent developments in the military mental health sector, including identifying any challenges and opportunities to address them. Also to share details of (and seek feedback on) the veterans’ mental health information system (VMHIS) proposed by the Cobseo/Contact case management working group and presently being scoped by consultants.
The keynote speeches and first session will have a Northern Ireland focus, as Contact is a collaboration of organisations from all four nations of the UK, and this conference was originally due to take place in Belfast. The second and third sessions will focus on veterans’ mental health and case management in the UK (case management is one of Contact’s priority work areas) and will outline and invite feedback on the proposed veterans’ mental health information system (VMHIS). Veterans and families are also very welcome to attend.
For more information, and to register to attend the event, please click here.
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Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
All day
Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
Supporting Wounded Veterans are running a series of talks throughout March.
You are invited to join the conversation online each week to listen, learn and network with others from the veteran community.
Thursday 4th March 6.30pm-7.40pm
Treating mental illness with psychedelic medicinesThursday 11th March: 6.30pm-8.10pm
The global strategic context and a return to great power competitionThursday 18th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What have we learned from Coronavirus and what does the future of medicine look like?Thursday 25th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What's next for the City post-Brexit?For more information on these events and to register, please click here.
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Veterans, Families and COVID–
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Veterans, Families and COVID
OnlineThis remote session will cover a range of important subjects related to families and the impact of COVID on the mental health of UK military veterans. The speakers are experts in their field and will present novel data on these topics and will allow attendees the chance to ask questions and leave well informed about a range these important and relevant topics. There will be a panel, for questions, at the end of the session.
Armed Forces Community Research International Webinar Series–
Armed Forces Community Research International Webinar Series
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FiMT RC Conference 2021: Transition of Service People and Families
FiMT RC Conference 2021: Transition of Service People and Families
OnlineForces in Mind Trust will be holding a two-day online free-to-attend conference focusing on the “Transition of Service People and Families”.Speakers will include a range of experts bringing together policy, research and the ‘lived experience’ to provide unique and rounded perspectives on significant issues of interest. This special opportunity enables you to network with others from different sectors working in the field, including academia, the charity sector, military and government.Tuesday 23rd March, 10.00-13.00 and Wednesday 24th March 10.00-13.00. - -
FiMT RC Conference 2021: Transition of Service People and Families
FiMT RC Conference 2021: Transition of Service People and Families
OnlineForces in Mind Trust will be holding a two-day online free-to-attend conference focusing on the “Transition of Service People and Families”.Speakers will include a range of experts bringing together policy, research and the ‘lived experience’ to provide unique and rounded perspectives on significant issues of interest. This special opportunity enables you to network with others from different sectors working in the field, including academia, the charity sector, military and government.Tuesday 23rd March, 10.00-13.00 and Wednesday 24th March 10.00-13.00.Coping with Deployments: Psychological First Aid for Military Families–
Coping with Deployments: Psychological First Aid for Military Families
OnlineThis course was designed to assist military families (parents, spouses, siblings, significant others, grandparents, etc.) in managing the changes in their lives when their service members are deployed. It provides useful information on how to strengthen your ability to successfully respond to the challenges you may encounter throughout the deployment cycle. It also explains how to provide psychological first aid to others experiencing stressful feelings or events. This workshop is a live discussion facilitated by a licensed mental health professional from our Service to the Armed Forces team. You will have an opportunity to connect and share with others in the workshop and ask questions in this small online group.
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Barclays Military Talent Day 2021
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Barclays Military Talent Day 2021
The Barclays Military Talent Day provides an opportunity for service personnel, veterans and military spouses interested in Financial Services to get an insight into the sector. This virtual event commences with an overview of Barclays and the diverse business units and functions across the business.
This virtual event will begin with a global introduction. Attendees will then dial into a tailored session for their location; England, Scotland and the US. Please select the most appropriate location to you when registering for the event. The format of each event will be broadly similar, with location-specific information at each event.
You will have the opportunity to hear from a range of Barclays colleagues, as well as members of the Barclays Military Network, who will share their experiences of transitioning from the military into civilian employment and highlight the transferable skills that service personnel can bring to the business.
For more information about the event and to register, click here.
Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks SeriesAll day
Supporting Wounded Veterans - Spring Talks Series
Supporting Wounded Veterans are running a series of talks throughout March.
You are invited to join the conversation online each week to listen, learn and network with others from the veteran community.
Thursday 4th March 6.30pm-7.40pm
Treating mental illness with psychedelic medicinesThursday 11th March: 6.30pm-8.10pm
The global strategic context and a return to great power competitionThursday 18th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What have we learned from Coronavirus and what does the future of medicine look like?Thursday 25th March: 6.30pm-7.40pm
What's next for the City post-Brexit?For more information on these events and to register, please click here.
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Substance misuse and gambling–
Veterans' Mental Health Conference - Substance misuse and gambling
OnlineThis remote session comprises of a range of speakers talking about substance misuse, gambling and addiction; these projects are all ones which have been funded by FiMT. The speakers are experts in their field and will present novel data on varied topics on these subjects. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and leave well informed about a range these important and relevant topics. There will be a panel, for questions, at the end of the session.
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Closing Conference for the Northern Ireland Veterans Health and Well-being Study
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Closing Conference for the Northern Ireland Veterans Health and Well-being Study
Join us on April 23rd for two brand new reports examining data accessibility & mental health & wellbeing of Veterans in Northern Ireland.
This is a closing conference to present some key findings from the Northern Ireland Veterans Health & Well-being Study (NIVHWS).
The conference will be held via Microsoft Teams Live on April 23rd (10am - 1pm).
The focus of the conference will be the launch of two brand new reports published in collaboration with Queen's University, Forces in Mind Trust and the Big Lottery Fund:
1. A Feasibility study on Accessing Data for Research Purposes on Veterans in NI.
2. The Mental Health & Well-being of Armed Forces Veterans in Northern Ireland.
We look forward to welcoming you on the 23rd of April!
You can register to attend the event by clicking here.