In an effort to expand career opportunities for Military Spouses worldwide, the Department of Defense (DOD) has launched the MSEP program to recognize a pool of talented workers who are not only capable, but in fact, are a great match for many available positions—Military Spouses!
The partnership includes more than 70 employers who have committed to hiring Military Spouses, and the program intends to increase partnership numbers within the year. Some employers who have partnered with MSEP include: Starbucks, The Home Depot, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Microsoft, Armed Forces Bank, USAA, Wal-Mart, amazon.com, Humana Military Healthcare Service, and that is just to name a few (a full list of partnering employers can be found at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/).
Supported by First Lady, Michelle Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, a ceremony to launch the program was commenced at the US Chamber of Commerce in June
2011. Spouses were recognized for their service and sacrifice as they manage to juggle households, children, volunteer work, jobs, and many deployments.
Dr. Biden proclaimed to employers who attended the ceremony, “ If you’re looking for hard-working, highly skilled and educated, dedicated employees our Military Spouses are precisely the employees you need. Every day our Military Spouses are giving back to our country while their loved ones are called to serve, they serve right alongside them. Now we must serve them as well as they serve us.”
The program signifies a positive step toward employing Spouses. In addition to MSEP, there is an abundance of programs established to help Military Families.
The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) within ACS can help Military Family members and DOD civilians enhance their jobs search and career paths. ERP educators can help assist job seekers increase job leads and networking opportunities; review and assist prepare resumes and federal resumes; strengthen interview skills; and provide employment education through a series of workshops.
If you would like to enhance your job search and connect with the Fort Drum Employment Readiness Program please call (315) 772-9611/2737 and/or join us on Facebook to view our live job bank: www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment
If your organization would like to become a supporting partner of MSEP and Spouses, please contact the ERP manager at (315) 772-9611.
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