Oswestry School became one of the latest organisations in September to enhance their support to the Armed Forces community by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The Headmaster of the school, Mr Julian Nodd, signed the covenant alongside Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Hitchman from 11th Signal & West Midlands Brigade Army West Midlands. During the event the Oswestry School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) contingent paraded…
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2018 opened up its doors at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern to over 100 exhibitors from a variety of business sectors. Our Association was pleased to be a sponsor for the event as we continue to forge and develop our relations with employers and businesses based in both the Worcestershire and Herefordshire counties….
HMS Forward, Birmingham’s Royal Naval Reserve Unit, held a ‘Bring your Boss to work’ event on 9th October. They held the event at their training centre in Birmingham. The event was well attended by Reservists and their Managers and colleagues who joined them to learn more about the Reservists roles outside of their day jobs and increase the Managers understanding of the benefits Reservists…
West Midland RFCA and Defence Relationship Management (DRM) are pleased to announce our regions Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award Winners for 2018: Accord Aspire Supported Living CIC Black Country Chamber of Commerce & Industry Black Country Housing Group E.ON UK Highways England North Warwickshire Council Nuneaton and Bedworth Council Samuel Jones Pearls The Busters Group The Next Step Veterans Transition University Centre…
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) has been recognised for its outstanding support of its Armed Forces staff by receiving the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award 2018 from the Ministry of Defence. The organisation is one of just 50 winners this year to receive the award, given to organisations who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and have demonstrated…
Britain’s top supporters of the armed forces have been revealed, with a record number of businesses, charities and public sector bodies winning awards. The MOD has announced ‘Gold Awards’ for 50 businesses and organisations who have shown outstanding support for the Armed Forces community. Employers have won awards for initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the armed forces into…
West Midland RFCA were not only sponsors of one of the awards at the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2018, but they also presented their own awards to Armed Forces personnel. The Shropshire Business Awards, in the 18th year, are open to all businesses in Shropshire and this year presented 17 awards. The finalists are all invited to the awards evening which was held…
During Reserves Day on 26th June, West Midland RFCA in conjunction with Black Country Chamber of Commerce held a Breakfast networking event at the Royal Yeomanry’s Army Reserve centre in Dudley. The event was well attended with many companies from the surrounding areas keen to hear more about the skills and attributes Reservists bring to civilian roles. The attendees heard from the RAF…
The Employer Engagement team had the honour of hosting key employers from the Region at two prestigious events in June 2018, to thank them for their continued support of Military personnel and the work they do within their organisations to Partner with Defence. The Queen’s Birthday Parade on 9th June, dawned with glorious sunshine as Colonel Richard Maybery and Debra Barton hosted 20…
Leominster Town Council used the Herefordshire Armed Forces Week 2018 Flag Raising Event on 25th June 2018 as an opportunity to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the town of Leominster, and in their own right as an employer, who can count a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer amongst their staff. The covenant was signed at a special ceremony which was attended…
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