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“Get into Tech” Event with Cognizant and TechVets

Are you a service leaver, veteran, or a forces spouse/partner looking to pivot into the technology sector? Look no further.…

The-C2 Discount Tickets for TechVets Members

The-C2 Discount Tickets for TechVets Members

📣 TechVets is excited to announce a unique opportunity for the #TechVets community to attend The-C2 event this month. The-C2…

Supercharge Your Cybersecurity Skills with Our Latest Fortinet Training

Supercharge Your Cybersecurity Skills with Our Latest Fortinet Training

TechVets is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest Fortinet training, tailored specifically for our community of veterans transitioning…

From Military Logistics to Tech Success: Seru Nainoca’s Inspiring Journey

From Military Logistics to Tech Success: Seru Nainoca’s Inspiring Journey

In our latest TechVets podcast to coincide with International Women’s Day 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming Seru Nainoca,…

Want to be redeployable and get into tech?

Here’s how to boost your redeployability and get into tech. If you’re a Military Veteran, about to leave or have…

Bridging Worlds: The Dual Life of a Reservist in the Tech Sector

Bridging Worlds: The Dual Life of a Reservist in the Tech Sector

In our latest podcast with Sam O’Donnell from NetCompany, we get an intimate glimpse into the life of someone who…

TechVets and TryHackMe partner to provide hands-on training for tech curious veterans

TechVets and TryHackMe partner to provide hands-on training for tech curious veterans

It can be overwhelming to imagine your life after military service. Deciding what skills to hone in as you join…

Industry Insights: How Veterans’ Unique Skills Transform Teams in the Tech Industry with Sean Richardson, CEO Labb

TechVets catches up with Sean Richardson CEO of Labb to find out how he built his tech career and why…

TechVets Partners with Ranger4 to Enhance Skills in Tech for Military Service Leavers

TechVets Partners with Ranger4 to Enhance Skills in Tech for Military Service Leavers

We are excited to announce that TechVets has embarked on another fantastic partnership, this time with Ranger4, a leader in…

How do you get your tech career started after military service?

How do you get your tech career started after military service?

Ben Shorter from Ex Mil Recruitment takes us on his journey to creating an agency that exclusively helps ex-military professionals…

Unlocking Tech Opportunities: Transitioning from Military to Civilian Tech Jobs

Unlocking Tech Opportunities: Transitioning from Military to Civilian Tech Jobs

Transitioning into a tech career is much easier than most realise, especially for ex-forces. Transitioning from military to civilian employment…

Meet the TechVets Team: Jenna Richardson

Meet the TechVets Team: Jenna Richardson

At TechVets, Jenna connects tech-curious veterans, Service leavers and spouses with cyber and technology job opportunities and life-changing professional contacts.…

TechVets and Immersive Labs provide effective cyber security training for veterans

TechVets and Immersive Labs provide effective cyber security training for veterans

Creating a seamless path from military service to the tech industry through Immersive Labs’ industry-leading cyber security training. Are you…

Bridging the Gap: TechVets Teams Up with TRECCERT for Veteran Career Growth

Bridging the Gap: TechVets Teams Up with TRECCERT for Veteran Career Growth

At TechVets, we’re constantly crafting paths for veterans to transition into rewarding civilian tech careers. Our latest endeavour? A collaboration…

Maximising Opportunities: International Cyber Expo

Planning on signing-off from the military? Or you may have already clicked your way to freedom . . . If…

How can Google’s Capstone Project Management course help advance your career?

Google’s Capstone Project Management course is the perfect place for upskilling. Are you looking to improve your Project Management skills?…

TechVets Wrap up a Bumper Year!

TechVets Wrap up a Bumper Year!

In 2023, TechVets experienced significant growth and development in its community and training programs. The community welcomed 2,417 new members,…

‘Pathway into Tech’ Event with Google

‘Pathway into Tech’ Event with Google

Hosted by Google in their King’s Cross offices, along with TechVets and the Forces Employment Charity, this February 2024 event aims to…

Navigating New Horizons: David Attwood’s Journey from RAF to Pega Tech Trailblazer

Navigating New Horizons: David Attwood’s Journey from RAF to Pega Tech Trailblazer

In our latest podcast, David Attwood shares his inspiring journey from 12.5 years in the Royal Air Force to becoming…

How the SFIA Framework functions as professional assessment and development

How the SFIA Framework functions as professional assessment and development

In our ever-changing world, it can be overwhelming to map out a professional path that ensures future success. The digital…

Introducing the Smartsheet for Armed Forces Leavers Programme

Introducing the Smartsheet for Armed Forces Leavers Programme

TechVets, in collaboration with Prodactive, is excited to announce the launch of the “Smartsheet for Armed Forces Leavers” programme, exclusively…

Getting into Ethical Hacking after leaving a career in the military

Getting into Ethical Hacking after leaving a career in the military

Threats to digital infrastructures now evolve as fast as our digital world does – so ethical hacking (AKA penetration testing)…

Unlocking Tech Potential: The Untapped Talent of Veterans

Unlocking Tech Potential: The Untapped Talent of Veterans

#DidYouKnow that over half (53%) of employers report that the veterans they employ are promoted more quickly in comparison to…

From Royal Navy Veteran to Cybersecurity Expert: Mhairi’s Journey of Resilience and Triumph

From Royal Navy Veteran to Cybersecurity Expert: Mhairi’s Journey of Resilience and Triumph

In our latest TechVets podcast, we dive into the life of Mhairi J, a Royal Navy veteran and military spouse,…

What key factors make cybersecurity a good transition for military personnel?

What key factors make cybersecurity a good transition for military personnel?

As TechVet’s partners Fortinet announce the formation of a Veterans Program Advisory Council to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap with…

TechVets Teams Up with Alteryx to Deliver Free Analytics Training to UK’s Veterans

TechVets Teams Up with Alteryx to Deliver Free Analytics Training to UK’s Veterans

TechVets, a programme of the Forces Employment Charity that champions the transition of veterans, Service leavers and forces family members…

2023 Job Market Insights for the Ex-Forces Community: Tech on Top

2023 Job Market Insights for the Ex-Forces Community: Tech on Top

Here’s what the research shows about the state of tech and IT job demand, salaries, and benefits in 2023. (Spoiler:…

A Year in Review: TechVets’ Journey from Sept 2022 to Sept 2023

A Year in Review: TechVets’ Journey from Sept 2022 to Sept 2023

TechVets stands as a beacon for veterans, Service leavers, reservists, and their families, illuminating a path towards fulfilling careers in…

TechVets Proud to Support Fortinet’s Veterans Program Advisory Council to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Deficit Using Military Veteran Expertise

TechVets Proud to Support Fortinet’s Veterans Program Advisory Council to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Deficit Using Military Veteran Expertise

TechVets is proud to support Fortinet’s initiative to tap into the exceptional skill set military veterans offer in bridging the…

Want to work in the Military Metaverse?

Want to work in the Military Metaverse?

In this TechVets podcast we meet Andy Fawkes, a prominent figure in the world of military simulation and training and…

How To Negotiate A Salary in Cyber and IT

How To Negotiate A Salary in Cyber and IT

For military leavers, finding a new cyber or IT role can be challenging – so when you’re made a job…

Industry Insights: Dr. Andrea Cullen, CAPSLOCK Co-Founder & Cyber Security Bootcamp Boss

Industry Insights: Dr. Andrea Cullen, CAPSLOCK Co-Founder & Cyber Security Bootcamp Boss

Dr. Andrea Cullen has some brilliant insights into the future of our country’s cyber landscape, and thanks to CAPSLOCK and…

How do you choose the right cybersecurity training course?

How do you choose the right cybersecurity training course?

With so many cybersecurity courses available, how do you do your due diligence and select the one that’s right for…

Discover Your Cyber Career Path at Cyber Pathways and STEM Generation

Discover Your Cyber Career Path at Cyber Pathways and STEM Generation

Struggling to find early career opportunities in cyber security? Don’t miss this Autumn’s career fairs in Manchester and London. Join…

Don’t Miss the Cyber Security Expo in London – 26th October 2023

Don’t Miss the Cyber Security Expo in London – 26th October 2023

Are you a tech-savvy veteran with a passion for cybersecurity? We have an unmissable opportunity for you. Cyber Security Jobsite…

Soldiering On Awards Finalists Celebrated at the House of Lords

Soldiering On Awards Finalists Celebrated at the House of Lords

A private reception to celebrate the finalists of the 2023 Soldiering On Awards was held at the House of Lords…

CRESTCon Europe 2023: Unveiling the Thriving World of Cybersecurity and Networking

CRESTCon Europe 2023: Unveiling the Thriving World of Cybersecurity and Networking

Our roving reporter Rachael Bailey (also known as TechVets’ Training Specialist) was unleashed again to discover CRESTCon Europe 2023. Here’s…

Anyone Can Do It: Mark Ward Succeeds In Deloitte’s Graduate Scheme

Anyone Can Do It: Mark Ward Succeeds In Deloitte’s Graduate Scheme

Ex-RAF driver Mark Ward, 35, went from military to management consultancy after joining Deloitte’s graduate scheme. “This is a career…

Retraining and Finding Tech Sales Jobs: Advice for Military Leavers and Spouses

Retraining and Finding Tech Sales Jobs: Advice for Military Leavers and Spouses

If you’re leaving the military or your spouse’s career influences your location and lifestyle, tech sales jobs offer variety, progression…

#VeteransFoundationUK: A Remarkable Ally for TechVets

#VeteransFoundationUK: A Remarkable Ally for TechVets

Today marks an exceptional day for us here at TechVets, and it’s all thanks to the generosity of the Veterans’…

Creating Your Own Luck & Preparing Early For A Cyber Career

Creating Your Own Luck & Preparing Early For A Cyber Career

Following his unexpected medical discharge, ex-Royal Marine Chester Pitts showed how making smart career decisions early on led to a…

TechVets announced as finalist for the 2023 Soldiering on Awards in the Education, Training and Development category

TechVets announced as finalist for the 2023 Soldiering on Awards in the Education, Training and Development category

TechVets is delighted to be announced as a short-listed finalist for the 2023 Soldiering on Awards in the Education, Training…

TechVets shortlisted for ‘D&I Initiative of the Year Award’

TechVets shortlisted for ‘D&I Initiative of the Year Award’

TechVets is delighted to be shortlisted for the Ex Forces in Business ‘D&I Initiative of the Year Award 2023’. The…

TechVets: National Cyber Security Show 2023 Round-Up

TechVets: National Cyber Security Show 2023 Round-Up

The National Cyber Security Show is the UK’s largest and most comprehensive event for cyber security professionals. It brings together…

CRESTCON Europe 2023 – Get your tickets now!

CRESTCON Europe 2023 – Get your tickets now!

Are you a veteran or service leaver who is interested in a career in cyber security? If so, then get…

Infanteer Turned SOC Analyst Ian Getty on Changing with the Times

Infanteer Turned SOC Analyst Ian Getty on Changing with the Times

Army veteran Ian Getty sits down with us to talk about launching his cyber security career after 14 years in…

‘Square Peg, Square Hole:’ Jim Perkins Finds His Place in Cyber Security After Military Service

‘Square Peg, Square Hole:’ Jim Perkins Finds His Place in Cyber Security After Military Service

Jim Perkins joined the military as a chef at 19 and left as a commissioned officer and intelligence analyst at…

How to Find Tech and Cyber Security Careers After Military Service

How to Find Tech and Cyber Security Careers After Military Service

Finding a tech or cyber security career after leaving the military is an exciting but daunting prospect. Encouragingly, there’s a…

Walking the floor at the Cyber Security Expo 2023

Walking the floor at the Cyber Security Expo 2023

Looking for a job in tech or cyber security? If you’re a veteran, Service leaver or forces family member your…

TechVets UK tour continues

TechVets UK tour continues

The cyber security expo and conference season is well underway. Rachael Bailey, TechVets Training Coordinator has been up and down…

Pathfinder Magazine Military Jobs Fair

Pathfinder Magazine Military Jobs Fair

Our roving reporting this week is TechVets’ Community Lead Joseph Goodwin. At the end of last month he heading off…

Head to checkout with a job in Tech with Tesco

Head to checkout with a job in Tech with Tesco

Tesco have a number of fantastic tech, IT and cybersecurity jobs and opportunities available for the Armed Forces community. Join…

Data Dispatch: BSides Lancashire

Data Dispatch: BSides Lancashire

Our roving reporter aka TechVets Training Specialist Rachael Bailey heads to Lancaster University for BSides Lancashire. It’s an event organised…

Donavin De Jongh Tells It Like It Is: You CAN Go From Army to IT (And Fast)

Donavin De Jongh Tells It Like It Is: You CAN Go From Army to IT (And Fast)

Within weeks of leaving his job with the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, this former Sergeant landed a competitive job in IT…

Why Hiring “Unqualified” ex-Military is Key to UK Business Success

Why Hiring “Unqualified” ex-Military is Key to UK Business Success

With more military leavers succeeding in civilian business, it’s hard to deny that veterans offer employers a wealth of unique…

Discover your ‘cyber fit’ using the UKCSC Careers Framework Tool

Discover your ‘cyber fit’ using the UKCSC Careers Framework Tool

The UK Cyber Security Council’s (UKSCS) Careers Framework Tool is designed to help veterans, Service leavers and forces families find…

The Pyramid of Pain and Tackling Technical Interviews

The Pyramid of Pain and Tackling Technical Interviews

We catch up with Microsoft’s Global Threat Hunting Lead, Shaw to discover how he went from being a military linguist…

TechVets Turns 5! Here’s How Far We’ve Come!

TechVets Turns 5! Here’s How Far We’ve Come!

Happy birthday, TechVets! A phenomenal amount has been achieved by this community in just five years. To celebrate how far…

Carnival UK Launch Veterans Internship

Carnival UK Launch Veterans Internship

We’re delighted to announce that our partners Carnival UK have launched a new veterans internship programme. The aim of the…

Military Spouse Sara Hilton: From ‘The Least Technical Person’ to Smashing It in a Cyber Security Career

Military Spouse Sara Hilton: From ‘The Least Technical Person’ to Smashing It in a Cyber Security Career

Training with TechVets helped Sara become a ‘work-at-home’ mum with more confidence, more career opportunities, and more flexibility in her…

17 Typical Technical Interview Questions for a Tech Job

17 Typical Technical Interview Questions for a Tech Job

Get ready for a technical job interview (for IT, cybersecurity, and technology roles) with these practice questions from our expert…

Scotland Virtual Employment Event: Roles in Cyber & Tech

Scotland Virtual Employment Event: Roles in Cyber & Tech

Join TechVets and the Career Transition Partnership team at the Scotland Virtual Employment Event on Tuesday 7th March, online from…

Entering the Multiverse…

The Forces Employment Charity and TechVets are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with skills innovator Multiverse – designed…

Intelligence Corps To Cyber Career: Inspiring Advice From Tom Mills Razorthorn

Intelligence Corps To Cyber Career: Inspiring Advice From Tom Mills Razorthorn

Get motivated to score a career in tech, IT, or cyber security after military service with Tom’s tips for veterans,…

BSides Lancashire Cyber Community Event 30th March 2023

BSides Lancashire will take place on the 30th March, at Lancaster University, and bring together members of the offensive and defensive…

How to Create a Strong CV for Tech Job Success if you’re a Veteran, Service Leaver, or Reservist

How to Create a Strong CV for Tech Job Success if you’re a Veteran, Service Leaver, or Reservist

Veterans are incredibly employable, but many stumble at the first hurdle – a killer CV. Share this article if that…

Free event: Operation ‘Open Door’ by TechVets and Oracle

Free event: Operation ‘Open Door’ by TechVets and Oracle

Veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses are invited to attend this Oracle x TechVets event for building their tech…

TechVets & Arca Blanca: our mission upskilling veterans

TechVets & Arca Blanca: our mission upskilling veterans

Arca Blanca recently partnered with TechVets, a leading not-for-profit within the Forces Employment Charity that delivers training to veterans to…

UK Cyber Week Partners With TechVets to Close the Cyber Knowledge Gap Between Security & Business

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UK Cyber Week Partners With TechVets to Close the Cyber Knowledge Gap Between Security & Business

TechVets is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s UK Cyber Security Week and its inaugural event on 4 and 5…

TechVets Announces Sponsorship of the 2023 National Cyber Security Show

TechVets Announces Sponsorship of the 2023 National Cyber Security Show

TechVets is partnering with the National Cyber Security Show, an opportunity for veterans in tech to learn from professionals at…

PolicyWizard Partner with TechVets

TechVets is thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with PolicyWizard.io. Together, we’re offering cutting-edge courses that provide the latest…

From Battle Comms to a Digital Marketing Career: Advice from a Former Royal Signals Officer

From Battle Comms to a Digital Marketing Career: Advice from a Former Royal Signals Officer

The path from the Royal Corps of Signals to a marketing and communications job is a clear one, especially with…

TechVets Partner Splunk Release 2022 Global Impact Report

TechVets Partner Splunk Release 2022 Global Impact Report

In FY22, Splunk launched the Splunk Strategic Giving program, providing over $1 million in unrestricted grants to nonprofit partners aligned…

TechVets Receives $75K Workforce Development Grant from Splunk

TechVets Receives $75K Workforce Development Grant from Splunk

“Training the workforce of tomorrow with the warriors of today” – Splunk x TechVets TechVets is pleased to announce it…

This February Join TechVets & RNRMC for the Ultimate Tri-Service Gaming Event

This February Join TechVets & RNRMC for the Ultimate Tri-Service Gaming Event

Players from all three services are raising vital funds for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, RAFBF, and ABF…

LGBT in the RAMC: Dai Rhys-Jones on Overcoming Intolerance to Launch a Cyber Career

Veteran in cyber Dai Rhys-Jones shares the reality of serving pre-2000, when a soldier’s personal life was cause for dismissal…

TechVets Year in Review 2021 – 2022

TechVets Year in Review 2021 – 2022

It’s nearly the end of 2022 and TechVets is looking back on a phenomenal year of growth! Check out some…

Free event: Cognizant ‘Second Careers in Tech’ Panel

Cognizant Outreach is inviting TechVets members to an exciting professional development opportunity in London on 29 November! Here’s how to…

Take Part in the UK-Wide Veterans Survey Now

Take Part in the UK-Wide Veterans Survey Now

TechVets is encouraging all members and their families and the wider-veteran community to take part in the UK-wide Veterans’ Survey,…

Follow Your Inner Geek: RAF Veteran Rachael Bailey on Cyber Career Success

Follow Your Inner Geek: RAF Veteran Rachael Bailey on Cyber Career Success

Now a TechVets Training Specialist, Rachael shares her RAF-to-cyber career resettlement story in her own words. The RAF is known…

FREE Event Mastercard ‘Veterans Digital Awareness Day’

FREE Event Mastercard ‘Veterans Digital Awareness Day’

24 November: For the first time, veterans are invited to Mastercard headquarters in London for lessons and expert advice on…

TechVets Remembrance Special 2022

TechVets Remembrance Special 2022

This year TechVets marks Remembrance with multinational veterans from the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Australia who are…

RFEA PROGRAMME RECEIVES FUNDING BOOST TO HELP MILITARY COMMUNITY INTO TECH AND CYBER ROLES

RFEA PROGRAMME RECEIVES FUNDING BOOST TO HELP MILITARY COMMUNITY INTO TECH AND CYBER ROLES

RFEA – The Forces Employment charity has received a significant funding boost from the Veterans’ Foundation, to support its ground-breaking…

Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment

Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment

TechVets has joined a new group to support the government in helping veterans get into employment. Businesses across the country…

Nobody Will Do It For You’ – Veteran Alistair Lamont’s Practical Tips For Service-Leavers In Cyber

Nobody Will Do It For You’ – Veteran Alistair Lamont’s Practical Tips For Service-Leavers In Cyber

From signing off to landing a great cyber security career, read first-hand advice from former Royal Signals engineer Alistair Lamont.…

Free event: Introduction to Legal & General for TechVets

Free event: Introduction to Legal & General for TechVets

Join us on Wednesday 9 November to learn about new Legal & General training opportunities, hear from their recruiters, and…

TechVets & Me: RAF veteran to Cyber Assurance, Andrew Kershaw’s story

Being born into the Royal Air Force and serving for 20 years in intelligence, Andy Kershaw left the forces after…

Career Spotlight: Pega Certified System Architect

A Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) is an IT professional who plans, develops, and designs digital applications or ‘apps’ for…

Cybrary Cyber Security Partners With TechVets

Cybrary is joining forces with TechVets to offer members free 6-month licences to access Cybrary cyber securing premium training content.…

TechVets support Cisco Military Career Day

TechVets support Cisco Military Career Day

TechVets is delighted to be supporting Cisco’s virtual Military Career Day aimed at supporting forces service members, veterans, and spouses…

ThreeTwoFour Partners with TechVets to Offer Paid Internship Opportunities for Veterans

ThreeTwoFour Partners with TechVets to Offer Paid Internship Opportunities for Veterans

Curious about cyber security and technology risk? These TTF internships are looking specifically for people with military backgrounds. Here’s how…

It’s Good To Talk: Veteran Ben Landry on Landing His Dream Job with BT

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It’s Good To Talk: Veteran Ben Landry on Landing His Dream Job with BT

In this month’s Dog Tags to Data Tags blog we connect with former Royal Marine Ben Landry. Ben’s hard work…

TechVets statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

TechVets statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

TechVets is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her long reign the Queen has…

TechVets Midlands Networking Event

TechVets West Midlands & East Midland Regional Chapters are coming together for our Midlands event for a night of networking…

Executive Employment Forum – Defence, Security & Intelligence Event

Executive Employment Forum – Defence, Security & Intelligence Event

The civilian jobs market is changing rapidly, with employers expecting new executive hires to be more agile, entrepreneurial and results-orientated…

Retrain as a SOC Analyst with TechVets

Retrain as a SOC Analyst with TechVets

Why are SOC Analyst jobs perfect for veterans in Cyber Security? As a service leaver, reservist, veteran or military spouse,…

Meet the TechVets Team: Joseph Goodwin

Meet the TechVets Team: Joseph Goodwin

Joseph Goodwin is bringing his PC skills, passion for technology, and background in volunteerism to TechVets as our newest hire.…

Industry Insights: Jordan Glover, Penetration Tester at Stratia Cyber