Occupation, Training & Employment Scheme for Veteran

Occupation, Training and Employment (OTE) Finding full-time employment or meaningful occupation addresses what is for many a most crucial part in a person’s transition from military to civilian life. SWV aims to find meaningful employment for the veterans via its Occupation, Training and Employment (OTE) programme. This programme is open to veterans who have attended a Sports Habilitation or Pain Management Programme. First a veteran assesses their readiness for employment – with a time gap if required. Each veteran then works with one of our OTE professional contractors on tailor-made job matching and veterans are given assistance with writing CVs, interview techniques and arranging contracts. Together, we work at finding an occupation that suits an individual’s specific needs and skillset. This could involve finding relevant training opportunities and supporting with referrals so that the veteran can be better prepared for civilian work. Veterans who have taken part in the programme have entered a wide range of roles, including adventure experience leader, bookkeeper, electrician, dog handler, mechanic, gardener, personal fitness instructor and engineer. As of April 2021, the OTE programme had returned 90% of participants to full- or part-time occupations, training or employment. Contact Zizi Mason for more info

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