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09-13-2010, 05:20 PM
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Troops' top skills
By DAVID WILLETTS
SAS hero and ForceSelect director Andy McNab last night explained some of the challenges faced by troops entering Civvy Street.
He said many don't understand their potential and what fantastic skills they can offer employers.
Andy added: "There is trepidation and often the longer they have served the harder it is to get out. Many settle for sub-standard jobs or take temporary options. What they need and deserve are real jobs with a good salary and good prospects. ForceSelect is aimed at getting proper jobs for Our Boys.
"Businesses are not feeling sorry for our Servicemen and women, they are realising the qualities and skills these people have. If you're the right person for the post, Jobs for Heroes is going to get you in."
Top bosses back drive
SOME of Britain's biggest employers have backed our campaign.
UPS international courier firm boss Jim Barber said: "We are proud to be at the front line, helping Service leavers and ex-Service personnel get into the workforce."
Imelda Walsh, Sainsbury's human resources chief, said: "Ex-Service personnel are self-motivated, have high standards and are great team players - all the qualities needed to deliver outstanding service for Sainsbury's customers."
M&S Chairman Sir Stuart Rose added: "M&S is behind The Sun's Jobs for Heroes campaign. Ex-Servicemen and women have got exactly the sort of traits we look for - pride, commitment and reliability."
These heroes risked their lives for us... give them a job, not the dole
marches to the rescue of 50,000 unemployed ex-Forces personnel with our latest groundbreaking campaign - Jobs for Heroes.
Experts fear thousands of former Servicemen and women end up on the dole or doing dead-end, depressing and demeaning jobs after coming out into Civvy Street.
IF you are a sailor, soldier or airman leaving the Forces and want to apply for a job, log on to www.forceselect.com (http://www.forceselect.com/)
IF you are a company with a vacancy you can offer to one of our brave ex-Servicemen or women, please send your details by email to info@forceselect.com (%20info@forceselect.com)
We REFUSE to see such proud individuals - many of whom have risked their lives on combat front lines - ignored and undervalued by employers.
So we have teamed up with expert recruiters just waiting to place an army of heroes in fulfilling careers which they not only deserve, but which will be suited to their unique specialist skills.
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/SNN2208MARINEBEN_1_1009716a.jpg Job ... Ben McBean
This campaign is for everyone from privates, sailors and airmen to generals, admirals and RAF brasshats.
The first to be helped was Prince Harry's hero pal Ben McBean - read his story by clicking here. (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2901385/Ben-McBean-first-to-get-help-with-Suns-Jobs-for-Heroes.htmlwith-Suns-Jobs-for-Heroes.html)
Last night political leaders and major employers including supermarket Sainsbury's, parcel delivery giant UPS and Marks & Spencer all proudly backed The Sun's Jobs for Heroes campaign.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: "The men and women of our Armed Forces have the qualities needed to succeed in all areas of work - skills, determination and a 'Can Do' attitude."
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/clegg_180x250_1009794a.jpg 'Fantastic' ... NIck Clegg
Tory leader David Cameron said: "I'm delighted so many top employers have recognised that those who have served in the Armed Forces make ideal staff."
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said: "This is a fantastic initiative by The Sun. Whenever I have had the privilege of meeting our Forces I have been impressed by their professionalism and range of skills.
"We owe them our gratitude and they have a huge wealth of experience to bring to the workplace."
Each year 20,000 people leave the military having served Britain with courage and honour. But for too many adjusting to civilian life is their toughest battle.
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/brown_180x250_1009796a.jpg Support ... Gordon Brown
Many have no homes of their own, are not used to dealing with finances or have ever sat through a formal job interview.
The structure, discipline and closely inter-reliant mateship of military life bear little resemblance to the competitive, often uncaring free-for-all of the rat-race.
The Government claims 97 per cent of those coming out of the military find jobs. However there are NO figures to say how many are still there after six months, with many taking mere temporary positions just to make ends meet.
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/AMERON_180x250_1009786a.jpg Backing ... David Cameron
Experts say many quickly drop out and struggle to cope with life outside.
More than 8,000 of Britain's prison population and tens of thousands of the homeless sleeping rough on the streets are ex-Services.
No official figures are kept by the Department for Work and Pensions or the Ministry of Defence. But recruitment experts estimate a minimum of 50,000 - almost half the strength of the regular British Army - are jobless RIGHT NOW.
The job of linking them up with potential posts will be done by specialist recruitment firm ForceSelect.
The firm identified the hidden problem of unemployment which faces so many ex-Forces people and vowed to tap into their often-ignored reservoir of talent.
Lucy Wood, managing director of ForceSelect, said: "We estimate 50,000 of the 2.4million currently unemployed in Britain have served in the military, but the true figure could well be higher."
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Former SAS hero-turned-author Andy McNab is director of ForceSelect and former Army chief General Sir Mike Jackson is a non-executive director.
General Sir Mike said: "I believe that ForceSelect is going to make a tremendous contribution to helping people.
"Not only will ForceSelect find Service leavers new jobs and careers, but it will also give them mentoring and support - including financial and accommodation advice - to help make the transition."
ForceSelect has also launched a charitable foundation where sums of money will be distributed to Forces good causes.
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth welcomed the launch of Jobs for Heroes, saying: "It is a great idea and I urge Britain's employers to offer veterans work today."
d.larcombe@the-sun.co.uk
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http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/SNN2208JOBSHEROESL_1009845a.jpg Help ... our campaign to get 50,000 back to work
Troops' top skills
By DAVID WILLETTS
SAS hero and ForceSelect director Andy McNab last night explained some of the challenges faced by troops entering Civvy Street.
He said many don't understand their potential and what fantastic skills they can offer employers.
Andy added: "There is trepidation and often the longer they have served the harder it is to get out. Many settle for sub-standard jobs or take temporary options. What they need and deserve are real jobs with a good salary and good prospects. ForceSelect is aimed at getting proper jobs for Our Boys.
"Businesses are not feeling sorry for our Servicemen and women, they are realising the qualities and skills these people have. If you're the right person for the post, Jobs for Heroes is going to get you in."
Top bosses back drive
SOME of Britain's biggest employers have backed our campaign.
UPS international courier firm boss Jim Barber said: "We are proud to be at the front line, helping Service leavers and ex-Service personnel get into the workforce."
Imelda Walsh, Sainsbury's human resources chief, said: "Ex-Service personnel are self-motivated, have high standards and are great team players - all the qualities needed to deliver outstanding service for Sainsbury's customers."
M&S Chairman Sir Stuart Rose added: "M&S is behind The Sun's Jobs for Heroes campaign. Ex-Servicemen and women have got exactly the sort of traits we look for - pride, commitment and reliability."
These heroes risked their lives for us... give them a job, not the dole
marches to the rescue of 50,000 unemployed ex-Forces personnel with our latest groundbreaking campaign - Jobs for Heroes.
Experts fear thousands of former Servicemen and women end up on the dole or doing dead-end, depressing and demeaning jobs after coming out into Civvy Street.
IF you are a sailor, soldier or airman leaving the Forces and want to apply for a job, log on to www.forceselect.com (http://www.forceselect.com/)
IF you are a company with a vacancy you can offer to one of our brave ex-Servicemen or women, please send your details by email to info@forceselect.com (%20info@forceselect.com)
We REFUSE to see such proud individuals - many of whom have risked their lives on combat front lines - ignored and undervalued by employers.
So we have teamed up with expert recruiters just waiting to place an army of heroes in fulfilling careers which they not only deserve, but which will be suited to their unique specialist skills.
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/SNN2208MARINEBEN_1_1009716a.jpg Job ... Ben McBean
This campaign is for everyone from privates, sailors and airmen to generals, admirals and RAF brasshats.
The first to be helped was Prince Harry's hero pal Ben McBean - read his story by clicking here. (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2901385/Ben-McBean-first-to-get-help-with-Suns-Jobs-for-Heroes.htmlwith-Suns-Jobs-for-Heroes.html)
Last night political leaders and major employers including supermarket Sainsbury's, parcel delivery giant UPS and Marks & Spencer all proudly backed The Sun's Jobs for Heroes campaign.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: "The men and women of our Armed Forces have the qualities needed to succeed in all areas of work - skills, determination and a 'Can Do' attitude."
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/clegg_180x250_1009794a.jpg 'Fantastic' ... NIck Clegg
Tory leader David Cameron said: "I'm delighted so many top employers have recognised that those who have served in the Armed Forces make ideal staff."
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said: "This is a fantastic initiative by The Sun. Whenever I have had the privilege of meeting our Forces I have been impressed by their professionalism and range of skills.
"We owe them our gratitude and they have a huge wealth of experience to bring to the workplace."
Each year 20,000 people leave the military having served Britain with courage and honour. But for too many adjusting to civilian life is their toughest battle.
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/brown_180x250_1009796a.jpg Support ... Gordon Brown
Many have no homes of their own, are not used to dealing with finances or have ever sat through a formal job interview.
The structure, discipline and closely inter-reliant mateship of military life bear little resemblance to the competitive, often uncaring free-for-all of the rat-race.
The Government claims 97 per cent of those coming out of the military find jobs. However there are NO figures to say how many are still there after six months, with many taking mere temporary positions just to make ends meet.
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01009/AMERON_180x250_1009786a.jpg Backing ... David Cameron
Experts say many quickly drop out and struggle to cope with life outside.
More than 8,000 of Britain's prison population and tens of thousands of the homeless sleeping rough on the streets are ex-Services.
No official figures are kept by the Department for Work and Pensions or the Ministry of Defence. But recruitment experts estimate a minimum of 50,000 - almost half the strength of the regular British Army - are jobless RIGHT NOW.
The job of linking them up with potential posts will be done by specialist recruitment firm ForceSelect.
The firm identified the hidden problem of unemployment which faces so many ex-Forces people and vowed to tap into their often-ignored reservoir of talent.
Lucy Wood, managing director of ForceSelect, said: "We estimate 50,000 of the 2.4million currently unemployed in Britain have served in the military, but the true figure could well be higher."
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Former SAS hero-turned-author Andy McNab is director of ForceSelect and former Army chief General Sir Mike Jackson is a non-executive director.
General Sir Mike said: "I believe that ForceSelect is going to make a tremendous contribution to helping people.
"Not only will ForceSelect find Service leavers new jobs and careers, but it will also give them mentoring and support - including financial and accommodation advice - to help make the transition."
ForceSelect has also launched a charitable foundation where sums of money will be distributed to Forces good causes.
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth welcomed the launch of Jobs for Heroes, saying: "It is a great idea and I urge Britain's employers to offer veterans work today."
d.larcombe@the-sun.co.uk
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