11th July 2018: Officers’ Association Employment Symposium – York

This one-day event will equip you with the latest advice and knowledge you need to approach your transition and/or continue your second career with confidence.

Reasons to attend:

  • Learn about key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, transportation, professional services and IT
  • Gain the tools and top tips you need for a successful transition
  • Hear from industry experts
  • Grow your network
  • Connect with others in transition

What are the Topics?

Keynote: Getting the Right Mindset for a Succesful Transition
Carol Brooks, Business Psychologist

Next steps in a Second Career
Martin Hancock, NHS National Head of Talent Management – NHS Leadership Academy

Operations Management
Steve Morgan, Yodel delivery Network

Project Management
Kevin Morey, FDM Group

Non Corporates
Zena Wynn-Jones, Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Yorkshire and The Humber
Amanda Selvaratnam, The University of York

Consultancy
Jessica Boothroyd – NHS Transformation Unit
Al Simmonite, Advance Consultancy Ltd

What do I do next?

Register your place and choose two breakout sessions that you would like to book a place for.

Please note that places are limited and we may not be able to guarantee you your first choice, so make sure you choose a third option.

Who should attend?

Serving, transitioning and former officers only.

What do previous attendees say?

“The symposium is an excellent opportunity to get a flavour of potential employment areas. There are plenty of individuals and organisations offering support and help and the OA has done a great job in collecting them in a catalyst event.”
– December 2017, Senior Officer.

“A good opportunity to obtain a general overview of different sectors and to meet others in the same situation – reassuring and encouraging!”
– December 2017, Senior Officer.

Where and When?

Time: 10:00 registration for 10:30 start and 16:30 finish

Date: Wednesday 11th July 2018

Location: Ron Cooke Hub, Deramore Lane, Campus East, University of York, YO10 5GE

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Please note there is a £10 charge (+ Eventbrite admin fee) to cover to cost of venue, lunch and refreshments.

This event is only open to serving and former Officers of HM Armed Forces.

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