Military spouses face numerous challenges in maintaining consistent employment due to factors related to military life including frequent relocations. Unemployment among active-duty military spouses has remained above 20% for a decade, according to the biannual Survey of Active-Duty Spouses. This statistic is a testament to the difficulties faced by military spouses in the job market.
Benefits of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) provides military spouses with numerous benefits, including:
- Access to hundreds of partner employers who are committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses in meaningful careers
- Support for career development and professional growth through free career coaching services and the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot
- Networking opportunities to connect with other military spouses and professionals
MSEP employers are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, allowing military spouses to thrive in their careers.
Joining Forces: Monument Real Estate Services Becomes Part of the MSEP Network
Monument Real Estate Services (MRES) has recently joined the MSEP network, becoming one of over 200 new organizations participating in this initiative. As part of this partnership, MRES will provide meaningful career opportunities to military spouses, enhancing the financial stability of military families and strengthening force retention and military readiness.
Quote from Ginny Decker, Senior Vice President, Operations for Monument
“ We are deeply committed to supporting military spouses and service members, and we are grateful for their service and sacrifice. Providing meaningful career opportunities for military spouses is not just the right thing to do, it’s simply smart business.”
— Ginny Decker, Senior Vice President, Operations for Monument
MRES aims to contribute to the empowerment and support of military spouses through this partnership, providing lasting, fulfilling career opportunities that strengthen both military families and the company.
About the Organizations Involved
MRES is an asset and property management company with experience in a range of multifamily markets nationwide. The company currently manages a portfolio of close to 6,000 units in markets throughout the Southwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. The Defense Department established the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program to provide education and career assistance to military spouses worldwide, offering free comprehensive resources and tools designed to help spouses meet their career and education goals.
Statistics and Impact
According to the biannual Survey of Active-Duty Spouses, unemployment among active-duty military spouses has remained above 20% for a decade. The MSEP initiative has helped over 340,000 military spouses find employment, providing them with a sense of stability and security. The partnership also highlights the importance of supporting military families and the role that employment plays in maintaining force retention and military readiness. By providing career opportunities to military spouses, MRES is contributing to the strength and resilience of military families.
Quote from Tina Canero, Director of Human Resources for Monument
“By joining the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, we aim to provide lasting, fulfilling career opportunities that strengthen both military families and our company. We are proud to be part of this important initiative and is excited to contribute to the empowerment and support of military spouses.”
— Tina Canero, Director of Human Resources for Monument
The MSEP initiative has made significant strides in promoting employment opportunities for military spouses, and Monument Real Estate Services is proud to be part of this effort.
Conclusion
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership has expanded with the addition of Monument Real Estate Services, providing military spouses with new opportunities for career growth and development. By joining the MSEP network, MRES aims to contribute to the empowerment and support of military spouses, strengthening the financial stability of military families and enhancing force retention and military readiness. As part of this initiative, MRES will provide meaningful career opportunities to military spouses, helping them build stable, fulfilling careers.
