Veterans and earn and learn opportunities

About this event

Event for members to learn about support available for hiring ex forces staff and about apprenticeships and talent

Join CIPD West Yorkshire for an insightful session with The 5% Club and members of its Armed Forces special interest group, exploring how organisations can better attract, recruit, support and retain members of the Armed Forces community.

Learn about the work of the 5% club and the support they offer to organisations that you may be missing out on accessing.

The session will look at the value that Service leavers, veterans, reservists and military spouses can bring to the workplace, while also considering some of the challenges they can face when transitioning into civilian employment.

Attendees can expect to hear practical insights, employer perspectives and examples of good practice, with discussion covering areas such as recruitment, skills recognition, workplace support, career development and creating an inclusive environment for Armed Forces talent.

The event will provide HR and people professionals with a greater understanding of how they can strengthen their approach to Armed Forces recruitment and employment, identify opportunities within their own organisations and learn from others already working to support this important talent pool.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, learn how you can get involved and connect with fellow professionals interested in improving employment outcomes for the Armed Forces community.

Speakers bio:

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive, The 5% Club

The employer-led movement championing apprenticeships and other earn-and-learn opportunities across the UK. A former Royal Navy officer, Mark brings extensive Board-level HR experience spanning talent management, resourcing, learning and development. He is a passionate advocate for employer investment in skills and creating high-quality pathways into employment and career progression.

Tony Ellender, Professional Development Manager, Balfour Beatty UK

Professional Development Manager at Balfour Beatty UK and a leading advocate for apprenticeships, workplace learning and inclusive skills development. He is a Fellow of The 5% Club, sits on its Expert Advisory Council and chairs its Armed Forces Special Interest Group, bringing extensive experience of developing talent and creating accessible routes into rewarding careers.

Please note:

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4. For security reasons, it is requested that participants join the live session 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and with the same name as registered on Eventbrite as not doing so may cause a delay or non-admittance to the event.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.