Ex-Forces to Electrician: Can I Retrain After Leaving the Army/Navy/RAF?
Yes. You can retrain as an electrician after leaving the Armed Forces, and the data shows you're more likely to succeed than civilian learners. Veterans over-index in skilled trades (18.8% compared to 8.7% for non-veterans), bring discipline and technical backgrounds that employers actively want, and benefit from specific funding options designed to support military-to-civilian career transitions. Around 14,000-16,000 people leave the UK Armed Forces every year, joining a veteran population of 2.6 million. Employment outcomes are strong: 88% of Career Transition Partnership (CTP) users find work, and only 1.4% of veterans are unemployed.
