The Construction Cogs Podcast
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The Construction Cogs Podcast
Darren Wright - Founder of Veterans Into Logistics
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From military to prison to rebuilding his life to rebuilding other veteran's lives
In this episode, we sit down with Darren Wright, founder of Veterans Into Logistics - a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping struggling military veterans transition into meaningful careers in logistics and construction.
About Our Guest:
Darren Wright is a former Royal Artillery Airborne Gunner who founded Veterans Into Logistics in 2020 in memory of his army colleague Jamie Doyle, who tragically died less than a year after leaving the military. What started as HGV driver training has now expanded into promoting mobile crane operation, directly connecting to the construction industry.
What We Discuss:
✅ What inspired Darren to start this organisation
✅ The challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian employment
✅ How Veterans Into Logistics provides training and job placement
✅ Expanding from HGV driving into mobile crane operations
✅ Lobbying for ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits) regulation changes
✅ The shortage of skilled operators in construction and logistics
✅ Industry partnerships and success stories
✅ Plus our usual fun nonsense questions to wrap up!
Connect with Veterans Into Logistics:
🌐 Website: https://veteransintologistics.org.uk/
📱 Follow them on social media to support their mission
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-wright-7067ba1a4/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manconamission
Job board: https://veteransjobboard.uk/
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