EMPLOYERS from across the region have been learning about army reservists.

The Meet Your Army event at Sedgefield Racecourse today (Tuesday, October 1) was organised by the North of England Reserve Forces and Cadets Association and 15 (North East) Brigade (CORR).

The employers heard about the army and army reservists from the army engagement team, career transition partnership who help military personnel find civilian employment and training and from employer, Kier Group and one of its army reservists.

Brigadier Greville Bibby, who heads up the army regular and reserve troops in the North-East, said: “The new army reserve needs the backing of businesses in the North-East and this event is about continuing that conversation, developing our excellent relationship with these employers and providing them with an insight into the military.”