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Over 20 veterans and defence family members have secured job interviews following Soldier On’s first Pathways Networking Event in Adelaide since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Soldier On Pledge Partner SACARE welcomed 60 Soldier On participants and 10 partner organisations at its Broadview head office for the event.
SACARE aimed to provide an opportunity for organisations to connect and support the Defence community while growing their team.
“You never know who is out there – particularly the Defence partners. There is such a wealth of opportunity and knowing that employing a Defence partner supports a Defence family means a great deal to us,” SACARE spokesperson said.
The professional networking event was designed to give attendees an opportunity to connect and network with prospective employers, but also find out more about the support services available to them.
Soldier On Pledge Partners attended the event, including BAE Systems Australia, SAAB Australia, AMW Professional Services, Northrup Grumman Australia, Agile Mining, Australian Ocean Logistics, AeroPM and 4th Harmonic.
Soldier On Education Partner Hessel Group and representatives from the wider ex-service organisation community were also in attendance including Defence Health, Kookaburra kids and Open Arms.
According to Ivan Slavich, Soldier On CEO, the organisation has been thrilled to see the continued success of the pathways networking events across the country.
“With 20 participants securing interviews from the evening, the Adelaide event clearly demonstrated just how much talent there is within the defence community and cemented the role of Soldier On Pledge Partners as pro-active supporters of current and ex-serving ADF members, as well as their families,” Slavich said.
“Through the Pathways Program, Soldier On not only prepares individuals for their next career steps, but also works closely with veteran-supportive organsiations to assist in understanding the needs of the veteran community, recognising the impact that service has on the whole defence family."
Slavich added, "Pathways Networking Events allows us to bring these groups together to form meaningful connections and positive outcomes for all.”
Soldier On will be hosting its next Adelaide Pathways Networking Event on Thursday, 15 July 2021 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
This event will be held at Soldier On’s new Adelaide location, Repat Health Precinct’s SPF Hall.
The event will host more than 15 Pledge Partners, including Boeing, Thales and Babcock, as well as ex-service organisations including Mates4Mates, Defence Health, and Military and Emergency Services Health Australia.
[Related: Thales Australia to support veterans as Soldier On Gold Pledge partner]
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