Training & Skills
GQA ACHIEVES ARMED FORCES RECOGNITION
GQA Qualifications has long recognised that re-introducing service personnel into mainstream commerce has an important role to play in helping to bridge the skills gap for the fenestration industry . The sector ’ s leading awarding and qualifications-writing body is therefore pleased to announce that it has now received the bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme ( ERS ), having also signed the Armed Forces Covenant .
Dan Brown , Strategic Relationships Manager of GQA explains what this means both for service personnel and for employers :
“ This award recognises GQA ’ s commitment to defence personnel . Our signing of the Armed Forces Covenant further demonstrates our intention to support the Armed Forces community . This includes both serving and ex-military staff . For those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces , we can offer a stepping-stone into employment or help to further careers through our accredited courses or qualifications . For employers needing to fill job vacancies we would urge them to consider the Armed Forces community as an excellent source of potential recruits .
“ We are actively collaborating with organisations who encourage and facilitate recruitment of military and ex-military personnel . One such is FrontFoot , a specialist charity who help place the armed forces community into new roles whilst supporting them with transition advice and support . Engaging with FrontFoot to bring military service personnel into the sectors which GQA support through accredited training and qualifications is the latest in a growing list of key strategic partnerships we are forming to help alleviate the skills gap .”
Tim O ’ Keefe , the Founder of FrontFoot says :
“ Everyone recognises the value that service personnel bring to the world of employment . We have very high hopes that this relationship with GQA will help those looking to add to their workforce right now . For us , working hand in glove with service personnel , it is an ideal opportunity to introduce them to a great industry , where we know there are long-term and ongoing opportunities for career development .
“ We are keen to work with the fenestration industry and to bring new blood to it . We know that service personnel bring great attributes to the workplace , and we are really looking forward to making an impact which will benefit all parties . A part of our commitment is to ensure that all the personnel we recruit undergo practical training to give them the best start in their new careers , and to give those employers who engage them the best value for their investment .”
If you would like to know more about the collaboration between GQA and Frontfoot , and have questions on how you can get involved and support the military community , you can email Dan at dan . brown @ gqaqualifications . com
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