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Armed Forces Retraining & Employment Support
Supporting the Armed Forces Community into Skills Training and Civilian Employment
Turning Military Experience into Civilian Opportunity
At NC Group, we recognise the valuable skills, experience and qualities that members of the Armed Forces develop throughout their military careers.
As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award, we are committed to supporting veterans, service leavers, reservists and military families.
Through training, recognised qualifications and employer partnerships, we create pathways that enable members of the Armed Forces community to transfer their skills, develop new capabilities and build rewarding civilian careers.
From Military Service to Civilian Career
Service leavers and veterans bring a wealth of skills and experience that employers value, including leadership, teamwork, technical expertise, discipline, and problem-solving.
However, translating military experience into recognised qualifications and civilian career opportunities can sometimes be challenging.
That’s where NC Group can help. We take the time to understand your existing skills, experience and career aspirations, helping you identify suitable training and qualifications to support your transition into civilian employment.
We offer a range of established apprenticeship and workforce development courses, and work with individuals and partners to explore additional training and employment pathways. Options will depend on individual circumstances, eligibility, funding and current course availability.
Our training provision covers areas including:
Engineering and Manufacturing
Maintenance and Technical Skills
Leadership and Management
Health, Safety and Environment
Forklift and Materials Handling
Higher-Level Engineering Qualifications
For Service Leavers & Veterans
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Build on transferable skills
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Gain recognised qualifications
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Progress into sustainable civilian employment
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Employers
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Access skilled and experienced talent
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Help address workforce and skills shortages
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Strengthen social value and inclusive recruitment
For the Wider Armed Forces Community
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Create stronger training and employment pathways
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Support veterans, reservists and military families
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Build lasting links between the Armed Forces and employers
The Benefits of Creating Opportunities for the Armed Forces Community
Proud to Support the Armed Forces Covenant
NC Group is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged because of their service.
We are also proud to hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award, recognising our commitment to being a forces-friendly employer.
Our commitment includes promoting fair opportunities for veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military families, while recognising and valuing the skills, knowledge, and experience they bring to businesses and the wider economy.
You can learn more about the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and its Bronze, Silver and Gold awards on the official UK Government website.
Building Pathways into Training and Employment
Partnership working plays an important role in connecting the Armed Forces community with relevant training, skills development and employment opportunities.
We work with specialist organisations, training partners and employers to explore opportunities that strengthen pathways to civilian employment for service leavers, veterans and the wider Armed Forces community.
Through collaboration, we develop opportunities that support the successful transition into civilian careers.
Meet Becky Childs
Operations Manager, Learner Loans & Offender Programmes
Becky leads the delivery and development of our reducing reoffending programmes and Learner Loans Provision, helping create pathways into skills development, qualifications and employment.
With extensive experience in restorative justice, victim care, offender engagement in community and custodial settings, and programme delivery, Becky brings specialist knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the barriers that can influence effective rehabilitation, reintegration and recovery from harm. Becky is an experienced Case Supervisor, registered with the Restorative Justice Council.
She works closely with learners, specialist partners and employers to create opportunities, support positive outcomes and help individuals develop the skills and confidence needed to move forward.
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“Previous involvement in criminality should never fully define a person or deter them from wanting to make positive changes for themselves, their loved ones or those they may have harmed as a result of their actions.
We believe that with the right support, opportunities to access training and education, previous involvement with the Criminal Justice System should not prevent someone from personal and professional development, building a successful career or positively contributing to their community.” – Becky Childs
Working in partnership...
Work With Us
Whether you are transitioning from military service into a civilian career, a member of the Armed Forces community or military family looking to develop your skills, or an employer looking to recruit Armed Forces talent, talk to NC Group.
Talk to our team about training, employment opportunities and partnership working across the North East - 01388 737121 | training@ncgroupltd.co.uk
Armed Forces Retraining & Employment FAQs
NC Group provides apprenticeship and workforce development training across areas including engineering and manufacturing, technical skills, leadership and management, health and safety, materials handling and higher-level engineering qualifications. Our team can help individuals explore training options that build on existing military skills and support civilian career goals.
Yes. NC Group can help service leavers, veterans and family members explore recognised qualifications and industry-relevant training to develop new capabilities, build on military skills and support the transition into civilian employment.
Military service develops valuable transferable skills including leadership, teamwork, technical expertise, discipline, and problem-solving. Additional training and recognised qualifications can help translate this experience into qualifications valued by civilian employers.
Yes. NC Group works with employers and partners to strengthen pathways into employment for the Armed Forces community, helping businesses access skilled and experienced talent, address workforce needs and support inclusive recruitment and social value objectives.
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award, NC Group is committed to being a forces-friendly employer and supporting fair opportunities for veterans, reservists, service leavers and military families.
