CITY LAUNCH OF THE PLYMOUTH ARMED FORCES GROUP

Dorcas Media is celebrating 9 years of signing the Armed Forces Covenant and one of 13 GOLD-accoladed Plymouth businesses recognised by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), which encourages local organisations and employers to support the city’s Armed Forces, veterans, and families.

A new Council initiative is looking to bring together city businesses and partners to create opportunities for the UK’s second largest Armed Forces Community.

The Lord Lieutenant of Devon presenting to Dorcas Media’s Jane Bellamy & Ian Fleming the GOLD award in supporting the Armed Forces Covenant.

Kevin Kelway, Director at Dorcas Media, said, “We are proud, over the last 9 years, to have supported the Armed Forces Covenant and secured the Bronze, Silver, and GOLD accolade that was presented to us at the Dartmouth Naval College in November 2022.”

Dorcas Media awarded Gold Award in November 2022.

“Dorcas Media is looking to support the Council’s new theme group that is looking to support military service leavers, veterans, military family partners, and young people,” said Kevin.

The launch event brought together many of the city’s SMEs and bigger employers looking to raise the profile of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Speaking at the launch event, Darryl Newman, Nursing and Clinical Professions Recruitment Lead and Armed Forces Champion at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, said, “I’m proud to be chairing the Armed Forces Future Careers and Employers Group to support our city’s Armed Forces Community.

Lieutenant Commander Andrew McConochie, of the Royal Navy, said, “Plymouth has the highest concentration of veterans in England, and this new coordinated approach will provide significant value to serving personnel in planning their local employment and future career transitions, along with valuable support for their families, helping to both attract and retain talent in Plymouth,” he said.

Emma Hewitt, Skills and Workforce Coordinator talking to delegates in main picture above.


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