Employer Recognition Scheme 2021 Expression of Interest window now open
The expression of interest window opened today for employers looking to receive Silver and Gold Award status in 2021 through the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The Employer…
Army Cadets enjoy festive virtual event
Despite Covid-19 restrictions and the continuing national tier structure, the Commandant of Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force (ACF), Colonel Hopkins, along with his Staff Officers, successfully planned and executed…
Warwickshire cadets appointed to prestigious roles
Five young people from Warwickshire were honoured by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Timothy Cox CStJ, for their outstanding service in the cadet forces and youth organisations. With the suspension of…
West Midlands Employers celebrated with virtual event for support to Armed Forces
Twenty-two organisations from across the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) region have been celebrated for achieving their Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards in a special virtual event….
West Midland RFCA celebrates Black History Month with webinar
On 14th October West Midland RFCA hosted a webinar to celebrate Black History Month. The keynote speaker at the event was Horace Barnes, Chairperson at Why Are West Indian (WAWI)…
The Armed Forces Covenant: Employer Benefits by Harrison Clark Rickerbys
One of our supportive employers and Gold Award holder on the Employer Recognition Scheme have put together the article below to highlight the benefits of the Armed Forces Covenant to…
South Staffordshire College signs Armed Forces covenant
South Staffordshire College recognises the value serving military personnel, Reservists, veterans and their families bring not just to our society, but also to our college. It is therefore with great…
Move over Master Chef!
Leading Aircraftman Keith Herman from No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron RAF Reserves recently completed the Deployed Skills Course element of his chef training. Run by 504 Squadron at RAF…
Tile Cross Academy wins Social Mobility Award
Tile Cross Academy has won the school/college category of the prestigious Social Mobility Awards 2020. The award was announced on Thursday 8th October 2020 during a special online awards ceremony….
ERS Gold Award winners celebrated
From today, we are joining a national celebration of those employers in our region who have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award, the Ministry of Defence’s highest level…