Scottish universities Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) have partnered with Veterans Scotland to help armed forces veterans find careers and transition to civilian life after their service ends.
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the universities and Veterans Scotland will host an event in Glasgow to show how higher education institutions can support former military service members and their families.
“As a university, we are committed to supporting their transition to civilian life and future career development through mentoring programs for veterans who work with us and flexible entry paths on to degree courses for prospective students,” said principal and vice-chancellor of ENU Professor Andrea Nolan.
Both universities are signed up for the Armed Forces Covenant – a national promise that those who currently serve or have served in the military and their families are treated fairly, according to Daily Gazette & Essex County Standard.
There are approximately 237,000 veterans of different ages, time served and backgrounds.
A lot of the skills that veterans learn while serving active-duty can be used across different industries, according to Jim Castle, GCU’s Veterans and Armed Forces champion.
For instance, they learn how to treat serious injuries and keep the injured individual alive until medics arrive to the scene, also known as ‘the golden hour’.
