Where to start

Transition from military to civilian life is a time of great change for you, so planning ahead is essential. Your first port of call for training and support should be the Careers Transition Partnership website. You'll find information on resettlement, training, workshops and employers who are actively recruiting leavers and vets.

There is also the RFEA Ex-Forces Programme which gives career advice and job opportunities to all ex-military irrespective of when they left the armed forces. They offer personal one-to-one support from a regional employment advisor who knows the local opportunities. RFEA also supports families of serving and ex-service personnel in all aspects of employment.

Skills Development Scotland

SDS is the Scottish Government's national skills agency and works closely with the Careers Transition Partnership. SDS provides support for service leavers, veterans and their families, through its My World of Work programme. The programme can also help the families of serving personnel.

SDS can also support you with:

• Individual Training Account (ITA) - up to £200 towards a training course
• The Big Plus - help from a local tutor if you need support with reading, writing or numbers
• PACE - redundancy help in Scotland

My World of Work

WOW offers tailored support and advice for veterans and leavers. Once you;ve registered you will get help to identify your strengths, create a CV, find courses, training and funding options, search and apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.

Jobcentre Plus

Your local Jobcentre Plus can help you into employment as well help with benefits. They can also arrange funded, short training courses to help you get certificates needed for jobs such as construction and child care.

North Lanarkshire Council

If you are unemployed, living in North Lanarkshire and looking to get into work North Lanarkshire’s Working’s For You can help. Over the last 4 years they have supported over 7000 people into work with a wide range of support, training and advice.

South Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council has many employment initiatives, including windfarm initiatives, depending on where you live. For more information see their Jobs and careers section.