Officers looking to leave the Services, or those who have already left and are looking for work in the civilian job market, will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, employers and business professionals at the Officers’ Association Virtual Employment Forum on Thursday 21 May 2020.
Read moreDue to the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with government guidelines, the Officers’ Association is working remotely as we continue our core caseworker and employment services.
Read moreNew research published today has found that, despite the skills and experiences veterans offer, over a third of 50+ Service leavers reported experiencing ageism, anti-military bias or both, and 1 in 5 are working in non-permanent positions such as casual employment, some because they are unable to find sustainable long-term employment.
Read moreService leavers aged 50+ are playing a critical role in helping Britain respond to the Coronavirus crisis, providing a rare glimpse of their skills on the ground.
Read moreJoin our panel of distinguished speakers as they assess the current jobs market and the impact of ongoing trends on future career outcomes.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association have two new events coming up before the end of the year.
Read moreThe Officers Association is undertaking a national research project with FiMT to investigate the employment challenges and barriers faced by Servicemen and Servicewomen of all ranks aged 50 or over at the point of discharge from the UK Armed Forces.
Read moreWe have increased our support to serving and former officers developing their post-military careers, as highlighted in our latest Impact Report.
Read moreWill Hogg is a former Army officer and founder of Kinetic Consulting, which helps businesses to improve performance. He shares his views on how to adapt as the world of work evolves.
Read moreThe OA has moved its South West office to increase support for the local officer community.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
