RTVE’s report highlights the challenge of military personnel’s transition to civilian life and showcases the case of Begoña Vicente, a former service member who now develops her professional career at ACK3
Madrid, Spain — The transition to civilian life represents one of the greatest challenges for thousands of professionals in the Spanish Armed Forces. Every year, many service members face the challenge of transferring years of experience, leadership, discipline and vocation of service to the civilian labour market, beginning a new professional stage full of opportunities, but also of uncertainties. This reality was recently addressed by RTVE in its report “The challenge of finding work as civilians: how service members reinvent themselves after their time in the Army“, which shows how different professionals manage to build a second career by leveraging the capabilities acquired throughout their military careers.
Among the testimonies featured, the case of Begoña Vicente stands out — a former service member now at ACK3. Her joining the company reflects the enormous potential that professionals from the Armed Forces possess to add value in areas such as administrative management, economic intelligence, risk management, organisational resilience and CRT, corporate security or decision-making in complex environments.
The differential value of military experience
At ACK3 we have spent years investing in military talent as a strategic asset for organisations. Leadership capacity, the management of critical situations, operational planning, teamwork and adaptability to change are competencies that today are more necessary than ever in a global environment marked by uncertainty.
Professionalism, preparation and vocation of service
“The Armed Forces are one of the institutions most valued by Spaniards for their professionalism, preparation and vocation of service.”
H.M. King Felipe VI
A statement that reflects the social recognition towards thousands of men and women who, after years of service, continue to add value to society from new professional fields. At ACK3 we fully share this vision and work actively to ensure that military experience remains a competitive advantage once the military career has concluded.
“The men and women of the Armed Forces are an example of commitment, capacity for sacrifice and service to society.”
Margarita Robles, Minister of Defence
ACK3 and its commitment to military talent
The incorporation of professionals from the Armed Forces is part of ACK3’s commitment to excellence, resilience and the development of multidisciplinary teams capable of operating in complex environments. The capabilities acquired during years of service —leadership, decision-making under pressure, strategic planning, teamwork and mission orientation— represent a differential value for organisations operating in contexts of uncertainty and high demand.
A success story: Begoña Vicente
Begoña Vicente’s professional career demonstrates how military experience can become a competitive advantage within the private sector. Her joining ACK3 represents an example of successful professional transition and of leveraging the talent developed over years of service.
NEXO Transmil: building opportunities for veterans
It is with this objective that NEXO Transmil was created, an initiative driven by ACK3 aimed at facilitating the professional transition of service members, reservists and veterans into the civilian labour market.
Training, employability and support
Through specialised training programmes, professional guidance, networking, personalised support and collaboration with companies and institutions, NEXO Transmil seeks to generate new opportunities for those who have dedicated years of service to Spain.
Programmes for those over 45
We are currently developing specific initiatives aimed at professionals over the age of 45, a group that often faces additional barriers in accessing employment despite possessing extraordinarily valuable experience for organisations. The experience, professional maturity and leadership capacity acquired over years of service constitute a competitive advantage that deserves to be recognised and leveraged by the Spanish business community.
A mission that continues
At NEXO Transmil we believe that the end of a military career does not mean the end of one’s professional contribution. On the contrary, it represents the beginning of a new stage in which military talent can continue to generate value for companies, institutions and society.
The importance of giving visibility to military professional transition
At ACK3 we thank RTVE for producing this report, which contributes to giving visibility to a reality that affects thousands of Armed Forces professionals in Spain every year. Stories like Begoña Vicente’s demonstrate that professional transition is possible when talent, experience and opportunities come together.
Preparing your professional transition out of the Armed Forces?
NEXO Transmil helps service members, reservists and veterans turn their service experience into new professional opportunities through specialised training, guidance, employability and access to a network of companies committed to military talent.
