Shaping Portsmouth achieves Gold ERS Status!
https://youtu.be/YmcHn2aje6M We are very proud to announce that Shaping Portsmouth has been awarded the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award in relation to our Armed Forces Covenant commitment. Charlie Keane, Armed Forces Community Programme Lead, said “Receiving the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award is a proud moment for Shaping Portsmouth and a testament to what can […]
The Armed Forces Community programme: Spring 2026 Update
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Community Programme Co-Lead It’s been a fast-paced and energising start to the year for the Shaping Forces team. Following a short but purposeful pause to restructure the Armed Forces Community Programme, 2026 is shaping up to be the most productive and engaging year yet. The year kicked off at the […]
The Armed Forces Community programme: One Year In
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Community Programme Co-Lead It’s been a year since the Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme came into fruition under the co-leadership of Andy and me, and what a year it has been. Initially, we posted a little note on LinkedIn and thought we might get the odd comment or email, […]
An introduction to the Armed Forces Community programme
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Covenant Co-Lead Dear Shaping Portsmouth Community, I hope this letter finds you well. I’m Kate, one of the two leads at the Armed Forces Programme. My co-lead Andy Moss and I wanted to get in touch to introduce ourselves, and to explain how we hope to support businesses and the […]
How to positively employ veterans transitioning from the Military
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Covenant Co-Lead As a veteran of 22 years, post-service by 18 months, I have fallen into the ‘job hopping’ category. If you’re not aware of what that is, then I’ll explain. According to research, upon leaving the Armed Forces, almost 42% of veterans will take up between 3 – 5 […]