As part of the New Employment Model (NEM) the MOD has teamed up with a number of separate organisations to address barriers to employment for spouses of those serving in the military.
The Partner Employment Programme (PEP) provides a range of opportunities to spouses and civil partners including job readiness and self-employment support, career consultation and training grants. PEP comprises of three elements: the Spouse Employment Support Trial, RBLI LifeWorks Families and the Business Start-Up Programme. n
PEP Opportunities
• Oct 2013-16 Access to LIBOR funded RBLI LifeWorks courses.
• Sep 2013-19 Access to LIBOR funded Business Start-Up courses.
• Oct 2015-17 Support via Career Transition Partnership contract for eligible spouses at specific locations.
Business Start-Up Programme (Sep 2013-19)
• Funded by Armed Forces Covenant (LIBOR) fund and HSBC.
• Free to spouses and dependants of all three services.
• Developed specifically for the Armed Forces.
• Dependents of Regulars, Veterans and Reserves are eligible.
10 month programme consists of: • A residential business start-up course totalling four days.
• A seven month mentoring programme including individual sessions with a business adviser (face-to-face, telephone or
Skype) and group sessions with other Service Dependents led by business advisers at Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre.
Dates for the Residential Element: Aldershot 9-10 Dec 15; Wolverhampton 13-14 Jan, 10-11 Feb 16; Germany 2-3 Mar, 6-7 Apr 16; Wolverhampton 11-12 May, 8-9 Jun 16
The residential element includes: • Market Research. • Marketing. • Law and Legislation. • Business Planning. • Cash Flow and Profit. • Balance Sheets. • Break-even. • Financial Forecasting. • Tax, National Insurance and VAT. • Keeping Records.
For further details and to register for the Business Start-Up programme contact the Armed Forces Co- ordinator on mod-enquiries@
wlv.ac.uk or 01902 321677 (please include a contact telephone number with your enquiry).
www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/ hm-armed-forces/business-start- up-courses/dependants-business- start-up-programme or see 2013DIN01-234 **. n
How a military spouse * might combine PEP options to find employment (or self-employment) to fit their aspirations, skill set and personal circumstances.
RBLI and CTP support throughout. assignment should be aware:
mpanying Service personnel overseas are entitled to tional Insurance record. n
nce contribution conditions enable spouses and civil eas assignments to claim contributory Jobseeker’s upport Allowance (ESA) on their return to the UK. n
Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to members of the Armed Forces and their families. The Corporate Covenant is a public pledge from businesses and other organisations who wish to demonstrate their support for the armed forces community. Over 600 companies have signed the Corporate Covenant, however, there are also a number of employers who support the Armed Forces and adopt Covenant measures without actually signing the Corporate Covenant.
www.gov.uk/government/policies/armed-forces-covenant n
here the term ‘spouse’ is used, ‘civil partner’ may apply instead. ** Defence Instructions and Notices (DINs) can be accessed by Service personnel via the Defence Intranet.
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