Ministry Of Defence
Overview
TheCTPis a partnering agreement between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Right Management Limited, the global career and talent development experts within the ManpowerGroup. CTPstaff are very proud to have delivered resettlement support for nearly 25 years and through working with over 250,000 leavers in that time, they understand the military way of life.
Resettlement is an MoD entitlement available to all ranks of the UK Armed Forces, with the sole aim of helping you to make the transition as smoothly as possible, and to achieve your goals. Support is delivered through 10 CTP Resettlement Centres, located on military sites around the UK, plus multiple satellite locations to offer a wide footprint. Vocational training is primarily delivered at theCTPs flagship Resettlement Training Centre (RTC) located in Aldershot and also available inthe CTPResettlement Centres.
Eligibility
Everyone on the trained strength is eligible to see a 1st and 2nd line Service Resettlement Advisor for information and advice on resettlement at any time during their careers. Entitlement to Resettlement provision via theCTPis graduated and grouped into different programmes depending on length of Service. There are two exceptions which are medical discharges and individuals who have served less than four years. (Guidance)
Full details on eligibility can be found in JSP 534 Part 1 (Directive) and Part 2 (Guidance).
The CTP delivers an integrated resettlement provision consisting of four key programmes which ensure all members of the Armed Forces receive the right support dependent on their circumstances and time served:
Core Resettlement Programme (CRP)
Available to those who have served more than six years and all medical discharges (regardless of time served). The CRP is available from two years prior to discharge and two-years post discharge. Those eligible for theCRPare entitled to up to 35 days Graduated Resettlement Time (GRT) prior to discharge, which is time allocated to conduct resettlement activities (the number of days is dependent upon length of service with the maximum of 35 days available to those who serve 16 years or more).
Medical discharges
Service leavers who are being, or likely to be medically discharged, including wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, automatically qualify for the Core Resettlement Programme (CRP), regardless of time served. Where the single Services deem that additional support is required, the individual is also entitled to accessthe CTPAssist programme (see below) which offers specialist support from a Specialist Employment Consultant (SEC) who will help the individual create a bespoke resettlement plan.
It is recognised that medical discharge Service leavers often need longer in resettlement to achieve the vocational success required; and the single Services can load any and all medically discharging personnel, and those they assess as likely to medically discharge into resettlement as soon as it is appropriate for the individual.
For those who are not able to undertake resettlement services because of their medical condition, it is possible to defer resettlement for up to two years after discharge and, in extreme cases resettlement provision may be transferred to the spouse of the Service leaver.
Employment Support Programme (ESP)
Available to those who have served between four and six years service. This gives access to CTPassistance that directly supports job finding. Individuals on theESPare not entitled to Graduated Resettlement Time (GRT), however,ESPpersonnel may attend training events on a standby and self-funded basis.
TheESPincludes a one day workshop; one to one employment support; financial and housing briefs, access to online tools (myPlan and online resources); plus, the opportunity to attend CTP employment fairs, virtual events and company recruitment presentations. Service leavers will also have access to a comprehensive database of job vacancies via CTP RightJob, many of which are available exclusively to Service leavers, and Employment Advisors (EA) can offer job finding advice.
Early Service Leaver Programme (ESL)
CTP Future Horizons is available to those classed as an Early Service Leaver (ESL), who leave before the four-year point. CTPFuture Horizons is designed to provide a comprehensive transition programme which assists theESLto find and remain in a sustainable vocational outcome, including employment. It is based on a needs assessment and provides access to the required training, personal development and educational courses to overcome individualised barriers to work and ensure individuals are moving towards being job ready and to find suitable employment once discharged from the service.
This programme gives individuals access to an online career platform, myPlan and the CTP jobs board, RightJob via an assessment of needs, conducted pre-discharge by a CTP EA. Depending on an individuals need they are supported either by the widerEAteam or by Career Advisors in the CTPs Central Employment Team (CET).
In addition, all Service leavers have access to briefs on housing advice, provided by the Joint Service Housing Advice Organisation (JSHAO).
Contact may also be made on behalf of theESLwith the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) or the Single Persons Accommodation Centre for the Ex-Services (SPACES) if there are accommodation issues, and/or with Service charities if appropriate.
CTP Assist Programme
Providing a specialist career service to support Wounded, Injured and Sick (WiS) Service leavers to achieve a sustainable and fulfilling career, regardless of time served. The CTP Assist programme provides flexible support with a longer timeline as required, depending on the nature of the medical condition and recovery pathway. In addition to all of theCRPservices, the three critical elements of support given withinCTPAssist are: a Vocational Assessment, referral to a Specialist Employment Consultant (SEC) and access to a vocational opportunities portal.
What CTP offer
- Career counselling: One to one support from a consultant who gives advice and guidance on developing a tailored myActionPlan to fit their aspirations, identifying any training needs and supporting with CV development and interview preparations.
- Skills-development workshops: A range of classroom based and virtual workshops or online webinars focusing on identifying transferrable skills, creating targeted CVs, enhancing personal brand, developing tactics for approaching the job market and guidance on successful interview techniques. Other topics available include business start-up, finance, retirement planning and networking.
- Vocational training courses: CTP offers a wide range of courses to enhance qualifications gained in the military or to retrain for a new career, delivered i