Leaving the military can often feel lonely and looking for that new role in the civilian world can be daunting.
OA Scotland aim to support you in that transition and so we have set up monthly networking events across Scotland for all ranks to help you connect not only with others who have been in your shoes but employers and business contacts to help you find that next role.
The life blood of our networks are former Armed Forces personnel who have successfully established themselves in a variety of new careers and organisations and understand why you are there and can help with those introductions. So, bring your wallet, a business card, if you have one and an open mind and we look forward to seeing you at one of our events
“Active networking is vital to career growth. Often confused with selling, networking is actually about building long-term relationships and a good reputation over time. It involves meeting and getting to know people who you can assist, and who can potentially help you in return.”
The life blood of our networks are former Armed Forces personnel who have successfully established themselves in a variety of new careers and organisations and understand why you are there and can help with those introductions. So, bring your wallet, a business card, if you have one and an open mind and we look forward to seeing you at one of our events
“Active networking is vital to career growth. Often confused with selling, networking is actually about building long-term relationships and a good reputation over time. It involves meeting and getting to know people who you can assist, and who can potentially help you in return.”
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The Network Edinburgh
The Network Edinburgh brings together ex-service personnel in transition and those who have found employment in a variety of sectors. The network is open to all ranks from across the tri-services. The group meets the last Thursday every month and attendance is around 10-20 people and combines a mix of people in sectors as diverse as healthcare, manufacturing, the services industry or self-employment. The meetings have an informal style and new members are warmly welcomed. |
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The Network Glasgow
The Network Glasgow meets every second Thursday of the month at the Grand Central Hotel beside Central Station. Open to all ranks across the tri services attendance is around 20 people from diverse sectors including finance, defence, SME’s or consultancy. This group also supports ex-personnel in transition to those already in employment. The meeting has informal style and all new members are warmly welcomed. Join linkedIn group button Monthly agenda |
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The Highland Network
This is a new networking group set up in Inverness that aims to bring together ex-personnel and employers together across the North of Scotland. Meetings are set to take place on the last Thursday of every month and they too are open to all ranks of the tri-services. |
Employer Events take place every quarter covering the 3 networking areas mentioned. An opportunity to hear from Employers across a multitude of sectors such as Finance, Defence, SME’s, Consultancy, Scottish Government, project Management, Rural, Renewables, to name a few. The events are open to all ranks across the tri-services.