They were welcomed by the Chairman of Kent County Council (KCC), Richard Palmer, who himself served with the 2nd Battalion the Queens Regiment as well as currently being adult staff in the Air Training Corps (RAF Air Cadets).
Reservists can join the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force and special forces in Kent and Medway and their day jobs can range from refuse workers to business leaders.
Information stalls were set up in the Stone Hall of County Hall to showcase the work of different regiments cadet units and how their skills can support employers.
“I would encourage employers and organisations across Kent and Medway to see how they could be boosted by the skills offered by veterans, reservists and cadets.”
KCC’s Chairman, Richard Palmer, said: “By hosting events like the Kent Reserves and Cadets Day we are recognising how important it is to acknowledge our brilliant reservists.
“The support we show at KCC for members of our armed forces is steadfast and it is really nice to hear the stories that have led to people committing themselves to making a contribution to their communities through the armed forces.
“I would encourage employers and organisations across Kent and Medway to see how they could be boosted by the skills offered by veterans, reservists and cadets.
“There are also opportunities for people to support young people as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer to help youngsters reach their potential.”
KCC continues to hold the Ministry of Defence Employers’ Recognition Gold Award, which assesses how the Armed Forces Covenant is embedded in the culture of an organisation. Its aim is to assure people who serve their country, and their families, they will be treated fairly and enjoy successful and fulfilled lives and will not be disadvantaged because of their service.
Many reservists join with no previous experience of the military and more often than not combine their voluntary role in the armed forces with another career, giving up their spare time to train, sometimes even abroad. The flexibility of employers is essential to ensuring reservists can keep their commitments.
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