However, the reality is that veterans are resilient and are more likely to be employed, according to a recent study by the Veterans Work consortium.
The Minister praised the officer community and stated that they offered great commercial value to employers. He said: “You’re leaders; you know all about teamwork, you’ve grit, tenacity and determination. You may start at 9 o’clock in the morning, you won’t finish at five, you’ll finish when the job is done. You have a sense of determination. Now who would not want to have those skillsets?”