Employment

If you're thinking about leaving the armed forces, or have already left, you can get help to find a job.

You can read our advice on finding a job and starting work.

Prepare for civilian work

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland can help armed forces leavers find work by providing:

• access to courses 
• tools for CV writing
• guidance on job applications
• 1-2-1 careers advice

Find out how My World of Work can help you on their website.

Modern Apprenticeships are another way to:

• learn on the job
• get the experience you need
• work towards a qualification whilst earning a wage

Apply for a Modern Apprenticeship on the Apprenticeships.scot website.

No One Left Behind

No One Left Behind is policy that can help you prepare for employment, training, education or volunteering. 

It aims to support people of all ages on their journey into work, particularly those who are disadvantaged in the labour market.

You can:

• get support from an Employability Key Worker
• work on an individual plan to help you reach your goals

Visit the Employability In Scotland Website for more information on how No One Left Behind can help you.

Career Transition Partnership

The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) offers resettlement training courses that are tailored to service leavers.

Contact the CTP team for more information on courses or to find out who your regional contact is.