Businesses supporting Armed Forces community

We are working with local business to continue supporting the Armed Forces community.

Businesses can demonstrate their support for our Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant by signing a voluntary pledge, offering employment opportunities, or engaging in other initiatives.  

This pledge outlines the business's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces, their families, and veterans, ensuring they don't face disadvantages in accessing public and commercial services.

Download the pledge template from the GOV.UK website.

Customise the pledge to reflect the specific commitments your business can make.

Once you have the Armed Forces Covenant, please email a copy of the document to afcovenant@rfca.mod.uk.

Support

Op ASCEND - Careers After Service

Finding skilled and reliable employees is tough, but Op ASCEND can make it easy.

It’s a free, government-backed service that connects you with highly qualified candidates who’ve served in the Armed Forces and are ready to hit the ground running.

• website: OP Ascend
• phone number: 0121 262 3058

Business events

The district’s first Military and Business Expo was held in Wakefield Town Hall in January.

Employers gathered to find out more about the transferable skills gained during military service and the value of employing people with that experience.