The motor sector has launched a sector career guide for veterans in a bid to recruit more ex-Armed Forces personnel.
The guide, launched by Mission Automotive in partnership with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), aims to encourage recent Forces leavers consider a new career in the automotive industry – with advice on everything from the different sectors, roles and skills with high demand, to the qualifications needed to get a job.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “The valuable skills and experience provided by Service Leavers are crucial to the industry’s future, especially as we shift to increasingly advanced technologies.
“Our continued work with Mission Automotive and the release of the veterans career guide should encourage and support Forces Leavers who are considering the automotive sector as a career path at such an important time for the industry.”
James Cameron, founder and CEO of Mission Automotive, said, “Marking five years of the Mission Automotive initiative in partnership with SMMT is a testament to the incredible impact that industry collaboration can have on the Armed Forces community.
“Since 2019, we have helped demonstrate that veterans are a national strategic asset; bringing unmatched skills, discipline, and leadership to a sector undergoing rapid transformation.
“Our goal is to create long-term, meaningful employment pathways that not only uplift the Armed Forces community but also strengthen the UK’s workforce as a whole, ensuring no talent goes untapped in this green growth decade.”
The National Transition Event, which Mission Motorsport is hosting today at Silverstone, brings together Veterans, Forces Leavers and their families for networking, LinkedIn and CV writing advice, and the chance to be driven on the iconic Silverstone GP Circuit.
