NEWS RELEASE: MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER CENTER Department of Defense Launches New Military Spouse Career Center
Education, Training & Career Services Consolidated for Military Spouses Washington, DC - April 4, 2005 A new Military Spouse Career Center commissioned by the Department of Defense Office of Military Community & Family Policy launched today at www.Military.com/spouse. The new resource connects America's 1 million military spouses with education options, scholarships, training programs, career planning tips and employment opportunities. The new Military Spouse Career Center was developed under contract by Monster, the leading global online careers property, and it's Military.com subsidiary. "Military spouses also serve, and we aim to put career, education and training opportunities and resources at their fingertips," said John Molino, Deputy Under Secretary for Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. "We aim to make it easier for employers and educational institutions to reach this large, attractive talent pool that has proven elusive to-date, says Christopher Michel, President of Military.com, a subsidiary of Monster. The new Military Spouse Career Center offers an extensive job board that includes hundreds of thousands of jobs from the public and private sectors. A list of Military Spouse-Friendly employers is included, and will grow as more employers step forward to participate. The new Career Center includes information on entering and advancing in popular career fields, especially when military relocation requires finding a new role. The Career Center covers many so-called "portable" career fields that lend themselves to continuity despite frequent relocations. Also included is information regarding jobs on military installations, overseas employment opportunities, and volunteer options. For those exploring career options, the Military Spouse Career Center has a "Career Advice" section outlining a step-by-step approach to career planning. Tools and tips for assessing personal goals, skills and interests are included. This section culminates in tips for job searches, resumes, interviews, and starting a career, as well as, family support resources that can be key enablers to pursuing a career. Topics include career counseling, licensing and certification, childcare and youth programs. The Center also includes links to the personal support services offered to military families at Military OneSource 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647 and www.militaryonesource.com. A Large, Attractive Talent PoolMilitary spouses number over 1 million and comprise a large, attractive talent pool. Military spouses are engaged in the full spectrum of career fields, including healthcare, teaching, childcare, real estate and administrative professions. Employers often cite the skills and attitudes of military spouses. Companies such as Adecco, Home Depot and Cintas value the military spouse talent pool. Getting InvolvedEmployers seeking to hire military spouses indicate their interest at www.Military.com/spouse. Educational institutions and other service providers can also indicate their scholarships or programs for military spouses. For more information, contact, Vince Patton, Director of Business Development for Military Advantage [Military.com], at 703-269-0154, or by email at vince@militaryadvantage.com. Vince Patton, Ed.D. MCPOCG, USCG, Retired Director of Business Development Phone: 703-269-0154 Email: vince@militaryadvantage.com ~ or ~ vince.patton@monster.com | 
