14,000 individuals leave the Armed Forces every year, many of whom are not aware of the opportunities available within the Rail and Construction industries. To meet the challenges in an ever-expanding industry, and with an increasing aging workforce, the sector calls for organisations, companies and individuals who strive at bringing new and capable employees. As a result, and building on their commitment to…
Steve Bland, the Unit Warrant Officer from HMS FORWARD has hung up his hat after over 30 years in the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve. After joining in 1977, a young 17 year old Steve Bland started his training to become a Marine Engineering Artificer at HMS FISGARD. After completing his apprenticeship, he served on a number of ships including HMS ACHILLES,…
A Gurdwara in Sandwell opened its doors to the local community to celebrate the first anniversary of the Lions of the Great War Memorial. Guru Nanak Gurdwara (GNG) Smethwick combined the celebrations with a special service to mark Remembrance Day, remembering the sacrifices of Sikhs, South Asians and the Armed Forces, past and present. The Band of the West Midlands Fire Service led…
A new platform has been launched to help military spouses and family members take up new training and employment opportunities being offered by employers who are forces friendly. What is Forces Families Jobs? Forces Families Jobs was launched in September 2019. It followed research, commissioned by the Army Families Federation and conducted by the Warwick Institute for Employment Research, which resulted in…
In October 2019 West Midland RFCA sponsored Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber’s Women in Business Networking Lunch. The Event took place at the Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry with inspirational speakers, the chance to network with peers and colleagues from across Coventry & Warwickshire, and concluded with a networking lunch. After a Welcome by the Chamber of Commerce and Ramada Hotel & Suites our…
West Midland RFCA and Defence Relationship Management (DRM) are pleased to announce that we have a spectacular 15 Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award Winners for 2019 in our region. These include: City of Wolverhampton College Global Radiodata Communications Ltd (GRC Ltd) Halfords Limited Keele University Kinetic Six Ltd Kopek Security Ltd Level Peaks Associates New Model in Technology & Engineering (NMiTE) Police Credit…
A new Brigadier has this week taken command of 7,000 soldiers across the West Midlands. Brigadier AJ Smith will be based at the Army’s 11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade headquarters at Venning Barracks, Donnington near Telford. Brigadier Smith commissioned in 1993 into the Royal Corps of Signals and has commanded at Squadron and Regimental level. He has served at home and abroad…
The annual Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards took place this year at the Staffordshire County Show Ground on 4th July. Our Association was proud to be the headline sponsor for the event, reflecting the close ties that have long been held between the county and the Armed Forces. Whilst the military footprint in the county has reduced over the last few years…
Reservists from 37 Signal Regiment took part in a Battlefield Study as part of Exercise Global Concept. Made up of two phases, phase one took place on the island of Jersey to learn about the ancient military history of the island and the German occupation during WW2. Phase two involved travelling over to Normandy, France, to take part in the 75th Anniversary of…
A new 10k fundraising event is coming to Birmingham as The Royal British Legion launches the 2019 Poppy Quest on the 13th July. Starting at the iconic Victoria Square in Birmingham, the Legion’s Poppy Quest 2019 will take participants on a journey of discovery around the streets of Birmingham revealing hidden secrets of the city. The Quest is the perfect way to explore…
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