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RFEA and TechVets are bridging the gap for veterans entering cyber and technology industry

The Forces Employment Charity (RFEA) is launching a new partnership with TechVets, an organisation dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector.

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Advancements in technology and the evolving cyber threat landscape means that the global cyber security market is projected to reach £210-billion by 2026, creating vast job opportunities for veterans and service leavers.

The RFEA and TechVets partnership aims to combat underemployment and unemployment within the veteran community by creating extensive free upskilling and job opportunities for ‘tech-curious’ service leavers and veterans. Through its unique offering of networking, mentoring, signposting and training services, via the new TechVets Academy platform, the blended and flexible learning pathways enable the user to choose the pathway that is best for them.

Read more about TechVets and the partnership with RFEA

Published 11 December 2020