Skills Launchpad Plymouth
Support for Plymouth's armed forces community
Plymouth is proud to be one of the UK’s leading Armed Forces cities. With a long and proud naval heritage and a thriving defence sector, the city offers exciting opportunities for service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families looking to build their future careers.
Whether you are transitioning from HM Armed Forces, a working-age veteran exploring new opportunities, or a military spouse, partner or young person looking to develop skills and employment options, Plymouth offers a strong network of support to help you take the next step.
The city is home to over 100 Armed Forces Covenant signatories, with employers and organisations committed to supporting the armed forces community through employment opportunities, training, education, health and wellbeing support.
Plymouth’s economy is growing and evolving, with strong employment opportunities across sectors including marine and maritime, defence, advanced engineering, digital, construction, health and care, and logistics. Many of these industries value the leadership, teamwork, technical expertise and resilience developed through military service.
Plymouth is also one of the UK’s Defence Skills Hubs, with partners including Plymouth City Council, the Ministry of Defence and Babcock working together through Team Plymouth to support the regeneration of Devonport Dockyard. This programme is helping to create new jobs, training opportunities and housing developments, strengthening the city's position as a centre for defence, marine and engineering skills.
Transitioning from military to civilian life can bring change for the whole family. In Plymouth, organisations across the city work together to ensure that the armed forces community has access to careers advice, training, wellbeing support, education opportunities and strong community networks.
Your transition is not something you need to navigate alone. Plymouth is committed to supporting service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families to build successful futures in the city.