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As part of the pledge, Kongsberg Defence Australia has committed to support employment pathways for members of Australia’s veteran community including former ADF personnel and their families.
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Soldier On’s Pledge Program was developed to acknowledge the service of former Defence personnel, and recognise how their unique skillsets are assets in the business community.
During the pledge, Soldier On Pledge partners “commit to supporting veteran employment and learning more about the skills and attributes that Defence personnel, veterans, and family members can bring to their organisation”.
John Fry, general manager Kongsberg Defence Australia, explained that veterans play a critical role in the management of the company.
“Our people are very important to our success, and it is imperative we continue to demonstrate the company’s commitment to our veterans and their families. Seventy per cent of the employees at Kongsberg Defence Australia are former Australian Defence Force personnel and signing the Soldier On Pledge as a gold partner in conjunction with the Pathways Program, only further advances Kongsberg’s veteran-friendly and supportive workplace. We look forward to collaborating with Ivan and the team at Soldier On,” Fry said.
The partnership was welcomed by Soldier On chief executive Ivan Slavich, noting that the pledge was integral to bolstering veteran employment.
“Soldier On warmly welcomes Kongsberg Defence Australia as a Soldier On Gold Pledge Partner. By signing the Pledge, Kongsberg Defence Australia commits to understanding the needs of the veteran community, recognising the impact that service has on the whole defence family, and doing what they can to support them. We look forward to working with Kongsberg Defence Australia to provide more employment opportunities to our serving and ex serving veterans and their families,” Slavich announced.
“The Soldier On Pathways Program helps veterans and their families to find and secure new employment and education pathways, enabling them to thrive. For every organisation that signs the Soldier On Pledge, we are one step closer to enabling more veterans and their families to secure their future careers post-service.”
According to Soldier On, there are more than 180 companies currently collaborating with the organisation to support employment opportunities within Australia’s veteran community.
