Employment Readiness

What is the Employment Readiness Program?
[6/28/2006]

ACS helps soldiers and DA civilians, and their family members throughout the entire Military Life Cycle, recruitment through retirement. Employment Readiness believes that every Army spouse should have a choice and be afforded the opportunity to develop a career and /or become employed. Employment Readiness won't do everything for you, but they will provide you with valuable information and critical job search skills.

Who's eligible to use the program?
[7/5/2007]

Active duty members, DA civilian employees, spouses, retirees, surviving spouses, and family members (to include youth), are eligible and highly encouraged to participate free of charge. What assistance does Employment Readiness provide? First, a professional Job Search Trainer will help you identify your immediate and long range career goals. Based on your needs assessment an Individual Career Plan will be developed to help ensure that you receive the necessary assistance.

What job assistance does Employment Readiness provide?
[1/19/2005]

Employment Readiness will provide job search training, but it's not a job placement service. A professional Job Search Trainer will help you identify your skills and assist you every step of the way during you job search. You'll also have access to valuable references on the national job market and be able to attend seminars and workshops on job search strategies, interview skills, salary negotiation, and more.

What job information is available?
[1/19/2005]

You'll have access to an unlimited number of automated databases on the Internet that list employers and employment opportunities. You'll also have access to actual job announcements and employment information from government, civic, and military agencies.

How do I start?
[10/4/2006]

There are 95 ACS centers worldwide. Call or walk into the ACS office nearest you and tell the receptionist that you'd like to make an appointment to begin the job search process. From there you will have a menu of services and workshops offered.

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Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program

With Congressional authorization in Public Law 110-417, the Department of Defense is implementing the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program, providing resources and assistance to spouses of active duty services members, Guard and Reserve with a spouse on orders for one year, supporting their pursuit of a successful, long-term, portable career.

This centralized, virtual program, accessed through Military OneSource, will provide counseling and funding, up to $6,000, to assist with licensure, certification or education opportunities leading to portable employment opportunities.

A spouse will call the Military OneSource Center (1.800.342.9647) and speak with a Career and Education Consultant.
The Military One Source Career and Education Consultant will assist the spouse in selecting a career goal and entering a Career Plan into the online system “My Career Advancement Account.”
Upon approval of the spouse’s Career Plan for education, training, certification or licensure, Department of Defense will provide direct payment to the Payee (school, institution, or program) though the designated government Portal.
The spouse will report back to Military OneSource upon completion of the Plan and receipt of employment.

This Department of Defense funded program will be available April 2009. Program specifics are available for your review at www.militaryonesource.com.

The DoD point of contact is Mr. Mike Tevnan, (703) 908.1237, mike.tevnan@moscenter.us

Army Spouse Employment Partnership

The Army Spouse Employment Partnership helps connect Army spouses with employers and staffing agencies. America's top corporations are looking for you!

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Mil Spouse Information
[3/12/2010]

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[3/11/2010]

Visit this site and see find the job that's right for you. Thousands of new jobs are posted daily by employers searching for someone like you.

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Army E-learning
[3/12/2010]

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Employment Readiness Programs Job Fairs

Connect with local Employment Readiness Program Managers and find job fairs in your areas.