A Veteran of US Naval Service putting down roots in the UK, Charles McKinney is a recently retired Navy Aviator, who has continued his ‘Service’ by sharing his experience and opportunities for the benefit of the network. Charles explains his decision to settle in the UK, how he has approached the transition planning and we outline the opportunity for Veterans to access a ‘free of charge’ software licence for Project Management.
Helping others and willing to give back, sets Charles apart as a TopOppO.


The opportunity
PRODACTIVE SMARTSHEET FOR ARMED FORCES LEAVERS
This month, Prodactive, in partnership with TechVets, will launch the Smartsheet for Armed Forces Leavers Programme.
This initiative will offer access to a leading work management platform used by 80% of all Fortune 500 companies.
Access is designed to be granted to eligible service leavers for a period of 12 months provided they meet specific criteria for leaving dates.
The programme is designed to give service leavers exposure to, knowledge of, and experience with Smartsheet, gaining relevant skills readily transferable to civilian industry.
The main benefits of the programme:
1. Will provide upskilling in a leading, highly recognised and transferable project management, solutions development and work management platform.
2. Can enhance skills to be more in line with those of Project Management roles in industry.
3. Readily usable as a tool to organise and focus service leaver resettlement plans and actions (think checklists that make you accountable).
4. Offers access to a learning guide which can be used to chart personal learning journeys. 5. Cohort Collaboration forum for shared learning journey.
6. Access to the platform for 12 months!
13 NOV 2023

Please contact Charles McKinney in JobOppO House using the tag @Navyator to find out how you can get started.