Mission Community is working to support ex-forces personnel into careers within key industries, with automotive being one of the primary sectors they serve.
It is dedicated to helping service leavers transition into fulfilling civilian roles by connecting them with opportunities within the automotive industry. As part of its support for Motorvate, Mission Community will be bringing its powerful message of opportunity, resilience and reintegration to the forefront of the event.
This includes hosting a high-profile Armed Forces Covenant Signing Ceremony on the afternoon of Wednesday 4th June, where businesses from across the sector will come together in a show of commitment to employing veterans and service leavers.
James Cameron, CEO of Mission Community, will also be speaking on the Ignite Arena stage to spotlight the value ex-forces talent brings to the automotive industry and to encourage more businesses to embrace this often-overlooked workforce.
Cameron said: "We are delighted to partner with Automechanika Birmingham for this fantastic Motorvate initiative. This significant milestone marks over five years of Mission Automotive, first launched in 2019 in partnership with the SMMT, reinforcing our commitment to supporting service leavers and the wider Armed Forces community into careers within the automotive sector.
“The industry offers incredible opportunities for those with military experience, and this event provides a vital platform to connect talent with employers who recognise their value. Through this partnership, we aim to inspire, inform and support individuals in their transition to rewarding careers."
Joanne Knowles, Event Director at Messe Frankfurt UK, added: “Motorvate is about opening doors, changing perceptions and showing people from all backgrounds that there is a place for them in this industry. Our partnership with Mission Community is incredibly important, not just because of the direct support it offers to veterans and their families, but because it demonstrates the automotive sector’s readiness to welcome transferable skills, discipline and experience. We are excited to have Mission Community on board, as we look to drive change and create new, exciting and fulfilling opportunities in the industry.”
For more information or to find out how your organisation can get involved in supporting Motorvate, contact Liam Bryant at liam.bryant@uk.messefrankfurt.com or visit automechanika-birmingham.com.
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