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Employment Readiness Program

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A Career That Moves with You

Military life comes with frequent relocations, but that shouldn't mean putting your career on hold. The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) provides military spouses with job search support, career counseling, and connections to military-friendly employers – so you can find meaningful work wherever you are. 

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Education and Licensing Support

  • Obtain financial assistance for certifications and degrees through My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
  • Facilitate state-to-state professional license transfers
  • Enter training programs for high-demand, remote-friendly careers
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  • Attend in-person and virtual military spouse job fairs

  • Participate in employer spotlight events featuring companies hiring now

  • Learn from workshops on networking, personal branding, and LinkedIn best practices

 

Who We Help 

  • Military spouses 
  • Military Family members

 


Contact an Employment Readiness Counselor

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  • Army Community Service (ACS) - Main Office
  • ***Emergency Leave Assistance*** - AER financial assistance requests are no longer processed through the American Red Cross or other Military Service Aid Society offices. All emergency financial and leave assistance are now processed online: aerprod.powerappsportals.us/
  • Military DSN (314) 599-1101
  • Hours:
    Monday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Thursday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Friday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00am-4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
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    Federal Holidays
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