Snapshot of NEM
(August 2015 Edition - PEP, 2nd Edition) Partner Employment Programme (PEP)
Spouse Employment Support - Trial (Oct 2015 - Oct 17)
What is it ? Tailored employment and employability support: • Trials to run in Cyprus and across selected UK locations from Oct 15.
• Career Transition Partnership (CTP) contract to be delivered by Right Management Ltd.
• Open to eligible spouses * of Regular service personnel and FTRS FC.
• Places are subject to availability.
How does it work ? Military spouses will have an initial interview to develop a Spouse Development Plan. Depending on the needs of the individual this may include: • A career consultancy and job finding service.
• Access to job readiness support such as CV writing, networking and interview skills.
• Self employment and business start up support.
• Career options advice. • Career change advice.
As part of the programme, eligible spouses will have access to a Skills and Knowledge Acquisition taxable training grant. No additional personal financial contribution is necessary unless the overall cost of the training option exceeds the maximum grant available. Job finding support is available to assist spouses to achieve timely employment, including self- employment, reflecting the range of skills and abilities of Service spouses and enable them to realise their full potential. Spouses cannot claim accommodation, travel or subsistence for this programme. Trials are planned to take place in 55 AEC Gp, JETS (Cyprus) and for RAF personnel across selected UK locations. Further information can be sought from your local RAF HIVE; contact information and details are available at www.raf.
mod.uk/community and 55 AEC Gp, JETS (Cyprus) Employment Support Advisor [E-mail: BFC-JETS-
55AEC-ESA@mod.uk, Tel: 00357 2596 3091/3800]. n
LifeWorks Families (Oct 2013 - Oct 16)
What is it ? • Free advice and support for military spouses *.
• Support by phone, email and through courses.
• Provided by Royal British Legion Industries.
• Open to dependants of serving or recently discharged Regulars and Reservists.
How does it work ? Employability Coaches can help military spouses to: • Identify potential career and training opportunities.
• Understand and manage the impact of a change in a location or situation.
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Increase confidence and motivation for future employment.
• Develop key skills and tools, including job searching.
• Develop CV writing, interview skills and completing application forms.
LifeWorks Families: Free employment support service for military spouses. Tel: 0800 319 6844 (UK), +44 (0)1622 795997 (Abroad) www.
rblilifeworksfamilies.co.uk or see 2013DIN01-234 **. n
LifeWorks Families Residential Courses 2015-16 Course dates will soon be available, please check www.rblilifeworks.
co.uk/dates for further updates.
In addition ...
LifeWorks: 5 day employment support course for ex-Armed Forces personnel. n
Further Employment Support (UK)
As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Department for Work and Pensions supports current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families to access Jobcentre Plus services.
There is a dedicated armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus District to provide employment support to service families.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/jobcentre-plus-services-for- the-armed-forces-and-their-families n
Those considering an Overseas as
2010DIN01-076 ** Spouses and civil partners accom claim National Insurance credits to maintain their Nat
2012DIN01-190 ** Changes to the National Insuran partners accompanying Service Personnel on overse Allowance (JSA) or contributory Employment and Su
* The terms ‘spouse’ and ‘civil partner’ are used interchangeably. Wh
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