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The event offers much needed support to the Armed Forces as the Ministry of Defence has this week announced 4,200 job cuts in a second round of armed forces redundancies.
The Fair, to be held at Surrey Sports Park, in Guildford, Surrey, will be held on Thursday 8th March 2012, marking the start of SkillsActive’s Change Gear programme.
The Change Gear Programme is designed to offer specific career change support to ensure those leaving the Services are empowered to make informed decisions about the opportunities available to them in the sport, health and fitness, outdoors, playwork, health and beauty, and caravans industries.
Head of programmes Julie Evans explains: “What we are hoping to achieve with Change Gear Employment and Training Fair is to look past the uniform to the person within, recognising not only the skills of trained service men and women, but also the personal qualities that will help each individual succeed. Our sector has massive potential for growth and career development and therefore offers a wealth of opportunity for those entering it.
“The Change Gear Programme, and our Employment and Training Fair, are designed to offer all round support through expert advice, high quality training and additional support for business and finance, to make these career changers the best candidates with access to the best jobs.”
The event provides a unique opportunity for companies to come along and meet potential employees, and raise their profile as a respected employer to the industry. SkillsActive is urging companies to sign up, thereby helping former armed forces personnel to carve a new rewarding and successful career.
Service personnel will have access to specific career change advice as well as the chance to meet with training providers, employers and veterans who have made the transition from Forces-life into the sector. This will enable them to make informed decisions about their future.
As well as the Employment and Training Fair the Change Gear programme includes:
If you would like to know more about Change Gear or sign-up for the Employment and Training Fair please go to www.skillsactive.com/changegear
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active learning and leisure, is organising a special employment and training fair in Guildford for those looking to leave the Armed Services, and veterans.
The Fair, to be held at Surrey Sports Park, in Guildford, Surrey, on 8th March 2012, marks the start of SkillsActive’s Change Gear programme.
The Change Gear Programme is designed to offer specific career change support to ensure those leaving the Services are empowered to make informed decisions about the opportunities available to them in the sport, health and fitness, outdoors, playwork, health and beauty, and caravans industries.
Head of programmes Julie Evans explains: “What we are hoping to achieve with Change Gear Employment and Training Fair is to look past the uniform to the person within, recognising not only the skills of trained service men and women, but also the personal qualities that will help each individual succeed. Our sector has massive potential for growth and career development and therefore offers a wealth of opportunity for those entering it.
“The Change Gear Programme, and our Employment and Training Fair, are designed to offer all round support through expert advice, high quality training and additional support for business and finance etc, to make these career changers the best candidates with access to the best jobs. Service personnel will have access to specific career change advice as well as the chance to meet with training providers, employers and veterans who have made the transition from Forces-life into the sector. All this will enable them to make informed decisions about their future.“
As well as the Employment and Training Fair the Change Gear programme includes:
If you would like to know more about Change Gear or sign-up for the Employment and Training Fair please go see Change Gear
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Change Gear, delivered by SkillsActive’s National Skills Academy, provides support to those leaving the Armed Forces to ensure they are aware of the opportunities available to them in the sport, fitness, outdoors, playwork and caravans industries.
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SkillsActive is leading on several projects to help deliver the competent, qualified workforce the UK needs for a successful London 2012 Games and a sustainable increase in sport and leisure participation.
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Career changers have many valuable skills to bring to the sector, leading to great business opportunities and the prospect of improving the performance of your business.
In particular, those leaving the Armed Forces have the skills, determination and attitude to drive your business towards success. Becoming part of the Change Gear programme can help your business grow and develop, while supporting talented ex-Service personnel to step up to an exciting new career.
Discover more about how the Change Gear programme can benefit:
Armed Forces leavers, with their wealth of experience, are often well qualified to work in a whole range of areas of the business or even support employers in leadership roles. Highly motivated and passionate about finding a fulfilling, active career, their skills and experience can only enhance what you offer your customers.
Access high quality employees and showcase all your organisation has to offer by becoming part of the Change Gear programme and attending one of our Explore Sport workshops. We can also help identify if any funding is available to help improve the skills of your new employees further.
The Change Gear programme also offers sponsorship opportunities, allowing your business to raise its profile even further. Promotional opportunities include the sponsorship of delegate materials for upcoming Explore Sport events.
Contact us today to discuss how you can join the Change Gear programme and impact the careers of Armed Forces personnel joining our sector.
Many leaving the Armed Forces will be high-ranking officers with proven leadership and management experience. For those interested in the opportunities that activity presents, but wanting to operate at a managerial level, running their own business may be an ideal solution.
The Change Gear programme gives franchise owners the opportunity to meet potential operators who could become the future of their business. Make sure that you reach the best talent with the skills and drive to help your franchise succeed.
The Change Gear programme also offers sponsorship opportunities, allowing your business to raise its profile even further. Promotional opportunities include the sponsorship of delegate materials for upcoming Explore Sport events.
Contact us today to discuss how you can join the Change Gear programme and impact the careers of Armed Forces personnel joining our sector.
Those new to sport and active leisure may have excellent skills and knowledge from their previous jobs, but often require more technical training to help them succeed.
Approved Training Providers of the National Skills Academy can become part of the Change Gear programme to further promote their training to a wide range of potential participants. Attend one of our Explore Sport workshops for the opportunity to interact directly with people starting out in their career in sport and active leisure.
The Change Gear programme also offers sponsorship opportunities, allowing your business to raise its profile even further. Promotional opportunities include the sponsorship of delegate materials for upcoming Explore Sport events.
Contact us today to discuss how you can join the Change Gear programme and impact the careers of Armed Forces personnel joining our sector.
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Thank you for taking interest in SkillsActive’s Change Gear programme. This programme is currently suspended. If you would like to be kept up to date with future events and activities, please enteryour details below.
The Change Gear programme has been designed specifically for people like you. We recognise the unique skills you have to offer and aim to ensure you receive the support you deserve to make the change into your new career.
Developed in consultation with ex-service men and women, this programme from SkillsActive aims to help you transition from the Services to civilian life with confidence, knowing that you can access practical support, advice and training solutions from experts in the field.
We aim to support those looking for an active and exciting career to understand the opportunities available in the sport, health & fitness, outdoors, caravan, hair & beauty, and playwork industries.
The Change Gear programme can help you:
Attend an Explore Sport workshop to discover more about the options available, with opportunities to network with training providers and employers.
Get the most for your money with a programme combining career advice, training support and employment opportunities. SkillsActive has strong industry links and can help you access quality training to suit YOUR needs, smoothing your transition into your new career.
With hundreds of different job roles and opportunities ranging from part-time work to owning your own business, sport and active leisure is an ideal sector for those looking for a challenging and rewarding career. Allow us to support you with finding the right fit for your career aspirations – our expert knowledge of industry job roles and national network of quality assured training providers means we can offer you the best advice on the training you need to succeed in your dream job.
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Visit our interactive careers page with a whole host of information on active careers. With case studies, job role descriptions and qualification information, this is a great resource for those wishing to find out more about the industry.
For those looking to change career, in particular those leaving the Armed Forces, Change Gear is a support programme combining career advice, training support and employment opportunities. Discover more about the events and services that can help smooth the transition into an active career.
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