Beyond Networking
Your Next Chapter Starts with CTS
The Right Connections Change Everything
Life Beyond Service Starts Here
Connect Through Service (CTS) Is More Than a Network -
It's a Community of Opportunity
Join CTS, the trusted bridge connecting service leavers to their next mission in the corporate world. For our members, this means direct access to networking events where you can build genuine connections with peers who understand your journey and meet industry leaders in a relaxed, supportive environment. We provide the guidance to translate your unique experience into a powerful professional narrative, opening doors to meaningful careers and leadership roles across diverse sectors.
For our business partners, CTS is a direct link to a pre-vetted, high-calibre talent pool. You gain access to proven leaders, resilient problem-solvers, and dedicated team players who can bring a new level of operational excellence to your organisation.
Together, we don’t just acknowledge past service; we celebrate it on a national stage through the prestigious NI Veteran and Emergency Services Awards. As a member, you unlock these connections plus unrivalled benefits—from our financial wellbeing hub to career development resources—all designed to empower and enhance your life beyond the uniform.
Our CTS Community
Networking Events - Where Real Connections Are Made
Step into an environment built for genuine connection, not just formal introductions. Our exclusive networking events are more than just a meeting place; they are carefully curated gatherings where ambition and opportunity converge.
For our service leavers, this is your chance to move beyond the CV. Engage in meaningful conversations with industry leaders and hiring managers who are specifically there because they value your background. It's an opportunity to discover new sectors, find a mentor, and connect with peers on the same path in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
For our business partners, this is your direct line to a pool of exceptional talent. Look past the resume and see the character, resilience, and leadership forged by service. These events are your most effective way to meet pre-vetted professionals who can bring a new level of strategic thinking and operational excellence to your team.
Forge Your Path to a New Profession
We provide the direct routes to your next professional chapter. Whether you're looking to gain new qualifications through our training partners, earn while you learn with a high-quality apprenticeship, or step directly into a new role, we make the connection.
Our network of businesses spans multiple sectors, all looking for the discipline, far-reaching skill set, and integrity that define a service leaver.
Exclusive Member Benefits
A successful career is built on a stable foundation. That's why your CTS membership provides access to our comprehensive Financial Wellbeing Hub—a suite of exclusive benefits designed to give you and your family peace of mind.
Through our trusted partners, you can secure preferential rates on crucial services, from protecting your family with tailored insurance to planning your future with expert pension and legal advice. It's practical support for life beyond the uniform.
Start Up Support - Your Own Business
For those with the ambition to build their own enterprise, we provide the strategic support to make it a reality. We connect you with a dedicated network of mentors—seasoned entrepreneurs who have already navigated the path from service to start-up.
This isn't just business advice; it's guidance from leaders who understand your mindset and can help you translate your operational skills into a viable business plan, secure funding, and build your new venture from the ground up
CTS Latest News and Views!
This is where you get the real situation report. We're still holding this position, so you can expect to see fresh content deployed here regularly.
In time, you'll find expert articles on recalibrating your skills, navigating your next chapter, and staying updated on the Blue Light Awards, where we spotlight the heroes in our community. It’s the guidance you need, from the people who get it.
Smarter Insurance, The Service Way!
Part of a successful transition is ensuring you and your family are protected. We’ve simplified the process of finding the right insurance by creating the CTS Insurance Comparison Service. In just a few minutes, you can easily compare quotes from a panel of trusted UK providers to find the right cover at the right price, saving you both time and money.
For complete transparency: This service is powered by our regulated partners. Connect Through Service Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Seopa Ltd (FCA reg. number 313860), which trades as Quotezone.
Car Insurance
Van Insurance
Motor Bike Insurance
Breakdown Insurance
Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Bicycle Insurance
Travel Insurance
The Blue Lights Awards
It takes a rare calibre of person to answer the call when crisis hits. The Blue Light Awards are our tribute to them—a national celebration of the dedication, bravery, and unwavering service that defines our emergency and rescue community across the UK and Ireland.
We believe recognition belongs to everyone who wears the uniform and everyone who supports it. From the paramedics on the front line and the officers on the beat, to the call handlers who are the calm in the storm and the support staff who form the backbone of the operation. Our Blue Light Awards are designed to shine a light on the entire ecosystem of service.
Now Taking Nominations: Scotland 2025
The search is on for Scotland's finest. If you know an individual or team that has shown exceptional courage or commitment, this is your chance to put them in the spotlight and nominate them for the Blue Light Awards - Scotland.
The winners will be announced at a glamorous gala evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow, on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Join us for a night dedicated to honouring true heroes.
Testimonials
Former Service Leaver
CTS provided me with invaluable connections and resources that helped me transition smoothly into the civilian workforce. Highly recommend!
Mark Wade, Hays Recruitment
As the Operations Director of a recruitment firm working across varied technical and professional sectors, partnering with CTS allows me to access a pool of talented and motivated individuals who can positively impact my company's success
About Us
Born in Northern Ireland, now serving the entire UK, Connect Through Service (CTS) is the premier partner for integrating the exceptional talent of service leavers from the military and blue light sectors into the commercial world. We connect ambitious businesses with a unique pool of proven leaders, strategic thinkers, and innovators. Think of us as your forward operating base for a successful second career.
The transition from a life in uniform—be it in the armed forces or our emergency services—to 'civvy street' is a significant one. Service leavers possess a wealth of transferable skills honed under immense pressure. Whether you've commanded a platoon or managed a critical incident, you've demonstrated advanced leadership, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to the mission. Yet, translating that experience into the language of business can be a challenge.
Connect Through Service was founded to bridge that exact gap. As service leavers who have walked this path ourselves, we established a dedicated pathway to connect this high-calibre talent with forward-thinking businesses. Our journey began with a mission to fuel the growth of Northern Ireland by leveraging the incredible skills of its veterans and blue light personnel.
Our Chosen Causes for 2025
Blesma
The Limbless Veterans, is dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or loss of sight in the honourable service of our country.
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
Work in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), to provide the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for the region.
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