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British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2020: Finalists revealed
The flagship programme showcasing military veterans’ achievements in second careers has released the shortlist for its third annual UK awards.
The journey to Civvy Street of an Ultimate Warrior
Former Royal Marines commando Adam Ashe may have won the coveted ‘Ultimate Warrior’ at the Wounded Warrior Games, but his transition to civilian life hasn’t been without its challenges.
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British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2020: Finalists revealed
The flagship programme showcasing military veterans’ achievements in second careers has released the shortlist for its third annual UK awards.
The journey to Civvy Street of an Ultimate Warrior
Former Royal Marines commando Adam Ashe may have won the coveted ‘Ultimate Warrior’ at the Wounded Warrior Games, but his transition to civilian life hasn’t been without its challenges.
How veterans can upskill the rural economy
With the land-based sector facing a national skills shortage, former Army officer Fiona Galbraith has built a business to help power the rural economy by utilising the largely untapped talent pool formed by military service leavers.
From rebellious teenager to diversity champion, via the British Army
Justine Hodgkinson’s experiences in the military armed her with the skills, values and confidence to become a third-sector leader and champion of women in the workplace.
The space selfie man on how the navy set him up for success
Navy veteran Chris Newlands is on not just his second but third successful career. Here’s how his military values saw him shift from financial planner to award-winning innovator.
Changing the narrative surrounding military veterans in the UK
Lisa Marr charts her journey from 16 years in the British Army to working at one of the UK’s largest banks, and reveals how Barclays is seeing the business value in supporting veterans.
From civilian to military and back again: a journey of two halves
Mo Ahmed tells his unique story of joining the RAF as a young Muslim in 1980s Britain, progressing through the ranks and then transitioning to the business world after 33 years of military service.
FDM gives service leavers a soft landing in the corporate world
FDM Group, a global leader in the recruit, train and deploy model, has helped hundreds of service leavers get on the first rung of the corporate ladder in a blue-chip company.
The NHS is leading the way in Armed Forces engagement
The NHS is seeing great value from supporting servicemen and women as they look to begin a meaningful second career, with its Step into Health programme scooping the Ex-Forces Initiative of the Year gong at last year’s British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.
Why business role models are so important for service leavers
We catch up with Facebook’s Ben Edwards, winner of the Role Model of the Year award at last year’s British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, to discuss the importance of mentorship.
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