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…
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Industry Insights: Jordan Glover, Penetration Tester at Stratia Cyber
Army veteran Jordan Glover trained for a new career in cyber security during the pandemic. Now he’s sharing which TechVets…
TechVets announced as a finalist for the Ex-Forces Initiative of the Year Award
TechVets announced as a finalist for the Ex-Forces Initiative of the Year Award
The finalists for the 2022 British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, the largest business celebration globally of the Armed Forces community,…
TechVets announced as community partner for ICE 2022
TechVets announced as community partner for ICE 2022
International Cyber Expo is where great cybersecurity minds come together to explore the issues of tomorrow’s interconnected world and TechVets…
Nomios TechVets Academy launches
Nomios TechVets Academy launches
Last year, in partnership with TechVets, Nomios launch its first veterans and service leavers academy. This was such a success…
Boost Your Creativity with Free UX Design Training
Boost Your Creativity with Free UX Design Training
You don’t need hi-tech cyber skills to succeed in one of IT’s most in-demand roles. Learn how UX skills retraining…
Cognizant Foundation Commits £1.1 Million to Expand Access to Tech Career Pathways in the UK
Cognizant Foundation Commits £1.1 Million to Expand Access to Tech Career Pathways in the UK
TechVets is delighted to be named as a recipient for a grant from the Cognizant Foundation that will support work…
Women in Tech Open Day
Women in Tech Open Day
🔥 WOMEN IN TECH OPEN DAY 🔥 If you’re a veteran, military partner, service leaver or military spouse looking to…
5. Life in your new career: The EXECUTE Phase
5. Life in your new career: The EXECUTE Phase
Whether leaving the military or simply changing career as a veteran, the process is complex and often overwhelming leaving us…
4. Personal & Professional Growth: The DEVELOP Phase
4. Personal & Professional Growth: The DEVELOP Phase
Whether leaving the military or simply changing career as a veteran, the process is complex and often overwhelming leaving us…
TechVets partner with Google to tackle UK’s tech skills shortage
TechVets partner with Google to tackle UK’s tech skills shortage
Last week, TechVets CEO James Murphy was invited to Google’s London HQ to discuss the UK’s tech skills shortage with…
Taking the Leap into a Tech Career After Military Service
Taking the Leap into a Tech Career After Military Service
Jordan Durham recently left the army to pursue his own challenging cyber security career. Here’s his advice for any veteran,…
Industry Insights: Mark Murphy CDW UK
Industry Insights: Mark Murphy CDW UK
In this month’s Industry Insights we catch up with Mark Murphy, Head of Technical Operations and Physical Security for CDW…
TechVets Announced as Finalist for ‘Ex-Forces Initiative of the Year’ Award
TechVets Announced as Finalist for ‘Ex-Forces Initiative of the Year’ Award
The British Ex-Forces in Business Awards are approaching, and TechVets is being recognised among its impressive selection of nominees. TechVets…
TechVets Joins International Cyber Expo 2022 as Community Partner
TechVets Joins International Cyber Expo 2022 as Community Partner
Discover what’s in store at this year’s International Cyber Expo (ICE), and how TechVets can help you gain free access…
Industry Insights: Cameron Behal, Senior Consultant, Arca Blanca
Industry Insights: Cameron Behal, Senior Consultant, Arca Blanca
Cameron Behal went from dog tags to data tags after leaving the US Marine Corps to pursue work in emerging…
Why should UK service leavers and veterans consider retraining for tech jobs?
Why should UK service leavers and veterans consider retraining for tech jobs?
Technology continues to advance rapidly affecting all aspects of our lives from personal through professional. Technology is changing the skills…
3. Personal & Professional Growth: The ENGAGE Phase
3. Personal & Professional Growth: The ENGAGE Phase
Whether leaving the military or simply changing career as a veteran, the process is complex and often overwhelming leaving us…
TechVets partner with Grow with Google
TechVets partner with Grow with Google
We’re delighted to announce our latest partnership with the Grow with Google team. It’s amazing news for our TechVets members…
Catch us in Las Vegas at Splunk Conf 2022
Catch us in Las Vegas at Splunk Conf 2022
So we may not actually be jetting off to Sin City but TechVets are delighted to be presenting at this…
TechVets talk Data Science with Arca Blanca Data Scientist Anna Mackenzie
TechVets talk Data Science with Arca Blanca Data Scientist Anna Mackenzie
What is data science is a broad question, where every person you ask will likely give you a different answer,…
CDW UK strategic partnership with TechVets
CDW UK strategic partnership with TechVets
We are delighted to announce our latest strategic partnership! This time, we’re hooking up with CDW UK to get UK…
TechVets Rolls Out Resources for Military Spouses
TechVets Rolls Out Resources for Military Spouses
100% of our support is being extended to the partners and spouses of serving and veteran families! Partners of service…
How Oracle training took me from infanteer to tech consultant
How Oracle training took me from infanteer to tech consultant
In this dog tags to data tags blog we talk to Chad Walker, a former infanteer who’s now transitioned from…
2. Needs Analysis: The Discovery Phase
2. Needs Analysis: The Discovery Phase
What do I need to successfully career change?
Introducing TechVets New Training Coordinator
Introducing TechVets New Training Coordinator
We are delighted to announce that Colin Grimes has joined the TechVets team as our new Training Coordinator. In this…
Industry Insights: An interview with Philip Richardson Customer Engineer UK Defence
Industry Insights: An interview with Philip Richardson Customer Engineer UK Defence
Philip Richardson went from Commander to Civilian after an amazing opportunity arose to join Google. Read on for how he…
Industry Insights: Gitte Ganderup, Arca-Blanca Partner
Industry Insights: Gitte Ganderup, Arca-Blanca Partner
The tech world is constantly evolving, and Gitte Ganderup has the tools you need to keep up. Here’s passionate career…
1. Needs Analysis: The Decision Phase
1. Needs Analysis: The Decision Phase
Whether leaving the military or simply changing career as a veteran, the process is complex and often overwhelming leaving us…
Find Your Cyber Fit
Find Your Cyber Fit
Despite a medical discharge and numerous surgeries and physical rehabilitation work, Ron Routledge successfully transitioned from a career in the…
North Green Security sign a strategic partnership with TechVets
North Green Security sign a strategic partnership with TechVets
TechVets is proud to announce its latest strategic partnership with North Green Security, a UK-based cyber security training and consultancy…
TechVets in the flesh!
TechVets in the flesh!
We are very excited to be venturing back into physical events and will be joined by our two fantastic sponsors…