Events

Join our Employer Engagement team for our Introduction to the Armed Forces Covenant online workshop to find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and partnering with Defence. The aim of the event is to provide a concise overview on the value of signing the AFC and building mutually beneficial partnerships with Defence. We will also provide some best practice ideas for...

This year's Annual General Meeting will be a virtual event running from 11:00 - 12:15. This event is being held by invitation only.

Today is the start of Armed Forces Week and to mark this flag raising events will take place across the country.

Every year, over 14,000 individuals leave the Armed Forces. They are of widely different ages, have a range of qualifications and experience and offer a rich source of talent. Everyone who leaves will have different personal circumstances and aspirations, but the adjustment from the military environment to the civilian world is an issue common to all. Veterans and service leavers are a highly...

Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the regular military. The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and are key to protecting the nation’s security at home...

Armed Forces Week celebrations begin on Monday 21st June when the Armed Forces Day flag is traditionally raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country. The National Event in 2021 was meant to be held in Scarborough, but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic this has been postponed until 2022. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men...

One of West Midland RFCA's supportive employers, NMITE, is again holding their Military to Business Showcase, sponsored by Kinetic6. The aim of the event is to promote: - Support available to Veteran community, Military leavers, spouses and children. - Showcase successful businesses set up by Veterans - Showcase career pathways available in local businesses to Military leavers - Networking Representatives from West Midland...

Landau Ltd are launching a new Remembrance Garden Project in Stoke-on-Trent, and are inviting veterans and their families to be part of the creation process.  Join them from 10am on the 21st August to help shape the development of the garden. More details can be found on the flyer below:  

Do you know any young people in or around the Stourbridge area, who may like to join the Royal Air Force Air Cadets?   451 Stourbridge Squadron Air Training Corps are holding an open evening on the 23rd August - an ideal chance see the unit, meet current cadets, staff and parents, and have a taster of the activities they take part in!...

West Midland RFCA are pleased to be sponsoring The DRIVE Initiative. A unique event for schools and colleges designed to develop confidence, demonstrate practical use of STEM and to highlight the opportunities that are available across the military and Blue Light Services for a diverse range of talents and backgrounds. Event dates and times 17th September 2021 from 10:00 to 16:00 18th September...