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 DoD 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.

Home Based Businesses (HBBs) are an important contributor to Army Family quality of life – new changes to procedures makes it easier and quicker gain approval to operate an on-post HBB.

HBBs allow Families to work from their Army quarters, developing rewarding careers that follow them through PCS moves.

The wide span of HBBs operated by Army Families includes:

• Car repair/service
• Hairdressing and hairstyling
• Home baking and meal preparation
• Pet grooming and pet sitting
• Massage therapy
• Retail sales from home
• HBB owners need to obtain approval from the garrison commander or senior commander. We’ve recently streamlined the process to make it quicker and easier.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

The Military Spouse Employment  Partnership (MSEP) 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 (049) 611-143-548-9201 or 9202.

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program

For information on MyCAA 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.

Just like most organizations, Military OneSource is adapting in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. See below for up-to-date information about MyCAA program services and resources:

• Your MyCAA benefit is still available even though colleges are making changes to accommodate COVID-19, such as canceling in-person classes and/or moving to online learning.
• MyCAA has procedures in place to accommodate circumstances outside of your control including the cancellation of classes because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Contact a career coach with questions at 800-342-9647. Outside the continental U.S.

Military OneSource is available 24/7/365 to help you handle stress and challenges related to COVID-19. 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

Website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

FastWeb

http://www.fastweb.com

MyCAA: My Career Advancement Account

https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa//

Army Emergency Relief: Soldiers Helping Soldiers

https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship