Looking for a career in Technology?
Category: Job Finding
Publish date: 02/12/2019
Looking for a career in Technology? Join the AVMI Veterans programme, where we will give you all the training and a rewarding career in the Audio-Visual Industry.
What is Commercial Audio-Visual?
The professional audio-visual industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, comprising the manufacturers, dealers, systems integrators, consultants, programmers, presentations professionals and technology managers of audio-visual products and services.
PRNewswire/ 25/06/2019 - The global professional audio-visual industry will grow to more than $325 billion in 2024, from $247 billion in 2019, according to updated forecasts in the new 2019 AV Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA) Global Summary produced by AVIXA™, the Audio visual and Integrated Experience Association. Overall, the demand for pro-AV products and services is driven by rising GDP across much of the globe because the pro-AV industry provides solutions to nearly all facets of the economy.
The Business Case
Military service fosters leadership, organisational skills, resilience and many other unique qualities which are a great asset to the private sector. With rising employment levels, companies must compete harder to find qualified candidates. A growing number of employers are targeting veterans to fill their skills gap as they represent a ready-made source of top talent which businesses can tap into with the right recruitment process.
AVMI have created a veteran’s programme which has been designed and developed by Justin Paveley, Justin himself is an ex-paratrooper who joined the Audio Visual industry in 1999. Unless you’re in the know, getting to grips with the military environment and terminology can feel like a daunting task, with Justin’s leadership and combined support from current AVMI veterans who served in the Army, Navy and RAF, AVMI have a platform to deliver a career program that will support veterans finding employment in the Audio Visual Industry.
Quote from Justin Paveley on why AVMI have set this programme up
When I left the Parachute Regiment as an infantry soldier I did not qualify for a resettlement program or did I have any qualifications that would help me find employment in civilian life. I struggled for some time trying to find work, there were a lack of opportunities at the time. Just as I was ready to seek financial support I got my first job opportunity, a close friend needed a hand pulling cable for an audio visual company. I jumped at the opportunity with open arms.
I started working as a pair of hands with no engineering skills, I was told to learn on the job and ask questions. It took me a while to transition into a reliable install engineer, 19 years later and I was directing a projects department deploying some of the most prestigious Audio visual projects around the globe.
I have been privileged to work alongside a few veterans who been successful in the audio visual industry, I have found Service leavers to have qualities that fit well into our industry, they are used to working in highly demanding and pressurised situations and are skilled at problem solving. It makes complete sense to use our own experiences to develop this talent and help get veterans into work, I am very excited and honoured to be able to give something back to those who gave so much.
A summary of our Vets Program
Moving into a civilian career can be as challenging as it is an opportunity, at AVMI you’ll have the opportunity to put your skills to work and immediately make a difference. We hire veterans of all backgrounds, ranks and experiences for engineering roles across our projects and service departments. Right from the beginning you’ll work on projects that introduce you to the business and prepare you for your career, or you’ll be at the heart of our business, helping to provide our clients with an outstanding service.
To ensure you get the most out of our Veterans Programme, we take the time to get to know you and understand your skills before placing you in a role. Making sure you are fully equipped to succeed, we’ll help you build your product, technical and industry knowledge so that you can take your career in the right direction. We’ll assign you a mentor who has previous armed forces experience to help guide your career and ensure you make the most of the opportunities available. You’ll work one-to-one with your manager and mentor to create clear goals that are achievable, making this an excellent way to discover more about a career in the Audio-Visual industry.
The programme is paid and non-rotational, it will last up to 52 weeks but depending on your skill set you could finish in a much shorter time. Training will be based in our Sunbury on Thames HQ as well as on our client sites in London or Europe. You will also be given training to qualify as a Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®). Once you pass out of the program, you will be able to choose from a multitude of roles that suits you best.
We’re looking for candidates from the ARMY, NAVY or Air Force that have a trade in electronics, communications and Information Technology, even if you are infantry soldier or have no trade when you leave we will give you the right training to a rewarding career in the audio visual industry.
The Veterans Program started on the 2nd January 2019 , currently there are 4 veterans who are at different stages of the program. We are looking for another 5-10 veterans for the program in 2020. If you know or are a veteran seeking employment, please contact Justin Paveley
[email protected].
More details about the AVMI Veterans program can be found here:
https://www.avmi.com/careers/teams/veterans-programme/
AVMI have pledged their support to our Veterans and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.