The OA have teamed up again with LinkedIn expert Lincoln Coutts to bring you tips on how to stand out from the crowd on the number one platform for employers and job seekers.
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The OA have teamed up again with LinkedIn expert Lincoln Coutts to bring you tips on how to stand out from the crowd on the number one platform for employers and job seekers.
Read moreThe OA is delighted to be exhibiting at the Armed Forces Day national event in Liverpool, on Saturday 24 June. The annual event celebrates the work and dedication of British Service personnel and their dependants.
The OA stand will highlight the services we offer to serving and former officers and their dependants and will give those attending the parade, an opportunity to meet with OA staff and volunteers.
Read moreSoldiering On Awards releases 2017 Award Winners video clips
As we move closer towards the date of the official launch of the 2018 Soldiering On Awards, we are pleased to announce the release of short clips of each of the 2017 Soldiering On Award-Winners including a special celebration of veterans representing the tri services.
Read moreFor several years The Not Forgotten Association has taken small groups of younger veterans and injured service personnel with their partners on rest and recuperation holidays to Majorca, staying at a remote farmhouse. The beautiful location and relaxed atmosphere are very therapeutic and allow injured men and women to spend quality time together.
Read moreMilitary Insight Events are ideal for employers wanting to engage Ex-Military Personnel. Sophia Koniarska, OA Business Development Manager, recently ran a webinar on how to make them successful.
Read moreMany Officers leave the Military to work in Financial Services, but it is a diverse industry with many job opportunities. Lisa Jones, OA Career Consultant, and Damian Jones, BNY Mellon (BNYM) Vice President and Programme Manager, ran a webinar about the different roles available in the industry.
Read moreThe OA’s weekly webinars provide job seeking tips or industry insights to officers in transition from the Armed Services.
Read moreFriday 16th June – 10:30 am – 4.00 pm – Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Lake District
Future for Heroes (F4H) is pleased to invite you to an ‘Open Day’, to be held with The Brathay Trust in the Lake District where we run our courses. We wish to show you how our personal change programme can be the beginning of a new journey for the minority of veterans (and leavers) who may find the transition from the military a challenge.
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Gary gives us an insight into his mental health journey. To follow the journeys of others and to find out more about getting military mental health support from our team and others. Cobseo is proud to be a partner of Contact, a group of military charities and other entities working with the NHS and the MOD to simplify the way the military community can find support with their mental health and wellbeing. Contact has recently relaunched their website www.contactarmedforces.co.uk making online help seeking easier for those in need.
Read moreThere are still some places available to see the excellent line-up of leading policy, research and practice contribution: Conference Keynote: Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP (MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, Chair of the APPG for the Armed Forces Covenant) Research keynote: Nicola Fear, King’s College London. A panel discussion chaired by General Sir John McColl (Chairman, Cobseo – The Confederation of Service Charities) will be an opportunity to engage with experts to discuss what bridges will help service children make smooth and confident transitions.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
