- Up-to-date information on local, national, and international employment opportunities, job market trends and education, and volunteer resources
- Information on job fairs (in person and virtual) and other hiring events
- Assistance with employment applications
- Career counseling and individual career assessments
- Résumé critiques
- Classes and seminars on self-assessment and career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship
- Information on spouse licensure reimbursement (re-licensing at a new duty station can be costly)
- Army Spouse Employment, Career and Education Resource Links: a good place start investigating employment options
- Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (MySECO): education and career guidance for military spouses
- Military OneSource Spouse Education and Employment: a source for trustworthy guidance on entering the workforce
- The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP): Military OneSource’s portal to connect spouses and employers
- USAjobs.gov: the Federal Government’s employment portal
- Home Based Business (HBB): options for businesses that operate from on-post quarters
- The U.S. Department of Labor: transition assistance and employment preparation for military spouses
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes: An initiative that assists veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful
- Resources and Information
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EURCivJobs is a self-service resume tool that allows hiring managers to identify talent within the European theater. It provides a more direct avenue for spouses, family members and veterans residing in the area to share their career interests. EURCIVJobs does not replace traditional recruitment through USAJobs but helps provide hiring managers with another option to fill current and future vacancies.
Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) is an expanding partnership between Military Spouses seeking employment and corporate businesses committed to providing meaningful and portable careers. Military Spouses are encouraged to visit https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/ to find employment opportunities and post resumes.
Military Spouses Career Advancement Account Program (MyCAA) is offered to eligible Military Spouses as part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program fact sheet.
- Eligibility restricted to Spouses of Active Duty E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2 serving on Title 10 orders.
- Financial assistance limited to $4,000
- Financial assistance must be used three years from the start date of the first class.
- Financial assistance may only be used for an Associate Degree, occupational license or credential.
Visit Military OneSource MyCAA
- Career Research and Education
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- Military OneSource - For Military Spouses and their families
- Hiring Our Heroes
- ONET Interest Profiler – Career testing
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Review pay, job outlook, and education requirements
- College Navigator - College search, access PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and AP scores
- College Board
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs Accreditation database
- Free Student Aid - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Fast Web Find Scholarships and Grants
- Department of Labor (DOL) Scholarship Search
- Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill
- International Affairs Office - Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
- Army Continuing Education Services (ACES)
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- Military OneSource - For Military Spouses and their families
- Hiring Our Heroes
- ONET Interest Profiler – Career testing
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Review pay, job outlook, and education requirements
- College Navigator - College search, access PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and AP scores
- College Board
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs Accreditation database
- Free Student Aid - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Fast Web Find Scholarships and Grants
- Department of Labor (DOL) Scholarship Search
- Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill
- International Affairs Office - Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
- Army Continuing Education Services (ACES)
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- Military OneSource - For Military Spouses and their families
- Hiring Our Heroes
- ONET Interest Profiler – Career testing
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Review pay, job outlook, and education requirements
- College Navigator - College search, access PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and AP scores
- College Board
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs Accreditation database
- Free Student Aid - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Fast Web Find Scholarships and Grants
- Department of Labor (DOL) Scholarship Search
- Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill
- International Affairs Office - Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
- Army Continuing Education Services (ACES)
- Licensing and Certification Links
- Job Board Links
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- USAJOBS - The Federal employment opportunities
- Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) - Companies and organizations participating in the MSEP program
- Child and Youth Services (CYS) - Careers
- Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) - School-Level Professionals
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification Standards for General Schedule Jobs
- Office of Personnel Managment (OPM) Classification Standards for Wage Grade Jobs
- Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
- Military to Federal Jobs Crosswalk
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Employment and training services
- Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) - Army Local National positions
- Civilian Personnel Office (CPO) - Air Force Local National positions
- Home Based Business
- Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) - Volunteer positions
- NAF Jobs and Information
- Non-Profit Organizations Jobs
- Military Transition
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- Transition Assistance Program (TAP) - Resources
- Employment Navigator & Partnership Program (ENPP) – Career assistance for Service Members and their Spouses
- Department of Labor (DOL) – Veterans Employment Services
- Hiring Our Heroes – Hiring Events, Fellowship Programs, Education, and Networking
- Helmets to Hardhats – Earn while you learn, use GI Benefits
- Contractors
- Health Care and Social Services
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- Army Benefits Center - Civilian
- TRICARE Service - Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC)
- 86th Medical Group - Ramstein Air Base
- Military Health System Europe - U.S. Army Health Clinic Baumholder
- Army Community Service (ACS)- Counseling through Military and Family Life (MFLAC)
- Religious Support Office - Chaplains Offices
- Military OneSource Online and Telephonic Support
- Women, Infants and Children Overseas Program (WIC) - Overseas
- Thrift Shops - Ramstein Air Base, Kaiserslautern & Baumholder
- Disclaimer
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The dissemination of information about Spouses/Veterans/Military Service Organizations on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army or this office of the non-Federal entities listed on this website.
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The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) offers resources to help with your career plan and job search. Whether you’re a military spouse or Family member who just moved to a new installation, retiree, DoD Civilian looking for new opportunities, or active duty military, Active Reserve, National Guard member, or Wounded Warrior, we’re here to help.
Our services include:
*Not all programs and classes are available at all ACS facilities.
Are you ready? Contact your Employment Readiness Program manager (ERPM) for more information.
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