A self-employment course is helping military veterans into self employment, it has been revealed.

The Help for Heroes Recovery Centre Tedworth House runs a self employment career recovery course, which has been praised for helping military to get back on track.

Help for Heroes created a 6-day programme, in partnership with X Forces, to help people launch their own business.

X Forces are a social enterprise who work with veterans, partners, families, reservists and cadets to help them launch their own businesses.

Naturally, wounded, sick and injured veterans face increased challenges when it comes to employment, and are often in need of a helping hand.

Paul Armstrong, who served with the Royal Military Police in Iraq before suffering a spinal injury in 2009, said in an interview published by Help for Heroes: “This course is the best thing I have done since leaving the military.

“It has been the missing link I have been looking for over the past several years. Having it based at Tedworth House Recovery Centre is an added bonus because it is an environment you feel instantly comfortable in, away from the stresses of home.

“To have this network of support is priceless and what I have gained from doing this course is immeasurable. There were so many lightbulb moments where things clicked and you really felt like you had a clear path to walk on. This has put me in a really commanding position for the future.”

Many former soldiers sign up to the course, hoping to launch a new business venture.

Veteran David Williams, who hopes to set up a physiotherapist business, has also praised the course.

He said: “To receive the guidance of experts and people who genuinely care about what happens to you has been truly amazing.

“It provides you with the reassurance to make the right decisions and the confidence that you are on the right path. Having someone looking over your shoulder in a supportive manner is incredible.”ADNFCR-2867-ID-801797113-ADNFCR

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