PARTNERS AND SPOUSES IN BUSINESS
not having access to UK classrooms. The company I have decided to study with fully support me through online learning and are aware that I am the wife of a serving person so work around me completely. They have clear material, and are available on Skype or by phone to support me.
In addition to this support, I made the PEd staff at RAF Akrotiri aware that I was studying to be one of them in the civilian world and I have had amazing support from them also. I have had access to observe them doing their jobs, which has aided my learning even further.
Why personal f tness?
I have always been involved in fi tness: I used to run for an athletic club in the Midlands and my parents were extremely active with me as a child which has carried through to my adult life. For me fi tness, nutrition and health are just part of everyday life. I would say my love for weight training has grown in the last three years and the positive effects have just spurred my desire to make it a living. I want to be able to do something I love every day and make a difference to people’s education, and I feel that fi tness is an important part of ensuring we, as humans live a longer, healthier life.
What are your thoughts about employment in returning to the UK? 100% positive! Although I am not fully qualified as a personal trainer just yet I like to look to see what is available online. There are many employment opportunities for me once I return to the UK and of course without the MOD’s help to fund my training I wouldn’t be able to return to the UK and do what I love. In the past I have been a jack of all trades working in property, sales and travel. Although I have enjoyed my colourful past I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am now that I have been given this opportunity to do something I feel passionately about.
What ongoing support do you think you may need or want?
My aim is to be fully qualifi ed by the time I return to the UK in January 2018. I am a complete go-getter in life so I know I will get a job in the fi tness industry once I am back in the UK. It is also comforting to know that if I needed assistance I know I could approach the spousal support programme to aid me in CV writing and interview techniques, so even after learning the support never stops.
How do you feel about the future? Completely excited. I can’t wait to fi nish my studies and be able to do a job I love back in the UK – fi nally! But fi rst I have to get my exams passed and enjoy the rest of what Cyprus has to offer! My advice? Register for the programme, use your career consultant’s knowledge to make a clear decision that is right for you and have in mind what you want to do. Once you have made your mind up absolutely go for it – be motivated – further yourself! Thank you so much to MOD and all who have helped me as part of the trial, for assisting me to do better in my life!
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There are a range
of opportunities out there for spouses and civil partners.
The next page shares a useful infographic on what’s available
and how you can get involved.
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