Employment

The Employment Readiness Program provides information and referral services for employment, education, training, transition, and volunteer opportunities to give Family members the competitive edge needed to secure meaningful employment. ERP offers up-to-date information on available employment opportunities, market and job trends, education, and volunteer resources to help individuals make informed decisions when seeking employment.

Whether you’re a military spouse or Family member who just moved to a new installation, Retiree, or DoW civilian looking for new opportunities, or active duty Military, active Reserve, National member, or Wounded Warrior, we’re here to help.

Our services include:

• 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)

Classes require registration and must have a minimum of two participants, who are registered no later than 24 hours before the starting time. Classes can also be arranged for units, Family Readiness Groups or other U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden-affiliated organizations. In addition to the above listings, special request classes can be arranged.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

The Military Spouse Employment Partnership consists of partners from the private sector, the military and the federal government who hire and professionally develop military spouses through a corporate partnership initiative. Opportunities are provided to spouses which ensure financial security and achieve employment goals through career mobility and enhanced employment options. Take advantage of the partners dedicated to supporting the military through the development of its finest resource-the military spouse.

To get your appointment please call DSN 314-548-9201/9202 or COMM  0611-143-548-9201/9202.

We’re entering a New Era! The MYCAA scholarship will soon be available through SpouseWorks. There will be no changes to your funding or application status.
What is SpouseWorks? The Department of War’s programs helping spouses grow skills, get career advice, and find jobs. The name “MyCAA” is being retired and will be migrating to SpouseWorks in the coming months

For information on SpouseWorks and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program, visit Military OneSource.

The ACS Employment Readiness Program is also available at 0611-143-548-9201 or 9202 for assistance.

See below for up-to-date information about SpouseWorks program services and resources:

Military OneSource is available 24/7/365 to help you handle stress and challenges. It offers information on financial counseling, language services and resilience tools. Call 800-342-9647 or connect through live chat.

Financial Aid Options:

U.S. Dept of Education Federal Student Aid

SpouseWorks: My Career Advancement Account

Army Emergency Relief: Soldiers Helping Soldiers