December 12 , 2011 Erica Buckley and Michael Wyckoff Central Region Team EBuckley@sri-hq.com

1. Army: Military Spouse Employment Partnership Central Region Briefing December 12, 2011 Erica Buckley and Michael Wyckoff Central Region Team EBuckley@sri-hq.com

2. “We’re going to help spouses get that degree, find that job, or start that new business. We want every company in America to know our Military spouses and veterans have the skills and the dedication, and our nation is more Competitive when we tap their incredible talents.” “At stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country, or somewhere else. It's whether the hard work and industry of our people is rewarded… We measure progress by the success of our people. By the jobs they can find and the quality of life those jobs offer. By the prospects of a small business owner who dreams of turning a good idea into a thriving enterprise. By the opportunities for a better life that we pass on to our children.” President Obama May 6, 2010

3. White House Initiative Presidential Study Directive – 9 Priority #3 – Develop career and educational opportunities for military spouses. • Increase opportunities for federal careers • Increase opportunities for private-sector careers • Increase access to educational advancement • Reduce barriers to employment and services due to different state policies and standards

4. Military Spouses * DMDC, Dec. 2010, ** Segal, UMUC, Nov. 2010, *** Current Population Survey, 2007-2009 Population 95% of 1.3M spouses are female 750,000 active duty military spouses – over half under 31 years old 400,000 Guard/Reserve spouses – over half are over 35 years old Employment 85% want or need to work* 26% unemployment rate, 1 in 4 are unemployed and actively seeking work** Education 84% have some college 25% have a bachelor’s degree 10% have an advanced degree Earnings Military wives earn 25% less than their civilian counterparts** Military families relocate 14% more frequently than civilian families***

5. Mission To create a partnership with national and international corporations, non-profit organizations, and federal agencies to enhance employment opportunities for military spouses. Vision A mutually beneficial, self-sustaining and expanding partnership between military spouses and organizations from the public and private sectors where these corporate partners can establish strategic relationship with employment personnel assigned to military communities, allowing them to tap into a readily available, diverse and talented pool of candidates. Targeted Recruitment and Employment Solutions

6. Goals Increase employment opportunities for military spouses through integrated employment processes. Share best practices, leverage information and resources, and provide networking opportunities. Create and implement successful communication and marketing plans. Features Partners Fortune 500 PLUS companies with the military services. Provides recruitment solutions for companies seeking employees with 21st century skill sets. Targeted Recruitment and Employment Solutions (cont.)

7. Financial Readiness • Financial Counseling • Debt Reduction • Budget Management • Emergency Relief and Aid Societies • Consumer Awareness • Employment Readiness • Career Assessment • Job Search Assistance • Resume Reviews • Local Employer Networking • Relocation Assistance • OCONUS and CONUS Information • Document Translation • Direct Connect to Resources • Military Homefront Website RETENTION • MSEP • Corporate, Non-Profit and Federal Agency Partners • CONUS and OCONUS

10. Program Timeline & Stats • June 2011: • MSEP Job Board Launch: Revamped job portal to view and apply for vacancies. • Memorandum of Agreement Signing: Agreement between Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. • Program Launch: Official unveiling of MSEP as part of Joining Forces initiatives. • New Partner Induction Ceremony:Fifteen (15) new companies brought on. • October 2011: • New Partner Induction Ceremony: Twenty-five (25) new companies brought on. 120,000+Spouses connected with jobs (combined total ASEP & MSEP programs, 2003-2011)

11. Regional Account Management (Alaska) Eastern Region: NE Account Manager – Fonta Footman-Mitchell SE Account Manager – Laurence Blue Account Specialist – Denise Teasdell Western Region: NW Account Manager – Vacant SW Account Manager – Natasha Bell WA Central Region: Account Manager – Erica Buckley Account Specialist – Mike Wyckoff MT ND ME VT MN OR NH ID SD WI MA MI WY NY RI CT IA PA NE NJ IN NV OH CA UT IL DE CO WV MD MO KS VA DC KY AZ OK NM HQ Staff: Program Director– Dr. Lillie Cannon Lead Analyst – Jocylynn Stephenson IT Specialist – Everett Jackson Marketing Specialist – Amy Betor NC TN SC TX AR MS GA AL (S. Korea) LA Guam Japan FL Hawaii International Region: Account Manager – Tremayne Chestnutt Account Specialist – Paula Chung Account Specialist – Michelle Florence Puerto Rico

12. Regional Account Management, (cont.) • Northeast Region Account Manager: • Fonta Footman-Mitchell - (571-643-6354), fmitchell@sri-hq.com • Southeast Region Account Manager: • Laurence Blue - (202-302-8130), lblue@sri-hq.com • Central Region Account Manager: • Erica Buckley - (910-309-7193), ebuckley@sri-hq.com • Southwest Region Account Manager: • Natasha Bell - (940-249-3577), nbell@sri-hq.com • OCONUS: International Account Manager: • Tremayne Chestnutt - (571-449-1232), tchestnutt@sri.hq.com • IT Manager: • Everett Jackson - (703-581-3200), ejackson@sri-hq.com • Marketing Specialist: • Amy Betor- (703-795-0782), abetor@sri-hq.com

13. Find MSEP on the Web www.MSEPJobs.com www.facebook.com/MSEPOnline www.twitter.com/MSEPGlobal

14. WWW.MSEPjobs.com • Major Fields • I’m a Military Spouse: Links to Military OneSource career resources, which offers resume tips and job search preparation assistance • Job Search: Provides search options based on key words/job titles and by city and zip code, as well as a feature to browse all jobs by CONUS or OCONUS location • I’m an Employer: Connects to Partner Resources, including an explanation of the application process as well as an application to fill out and submit online • Additional Tools • Register/Log In:By registering, spouses are able to build an online profile, allowing the site to automatically suggest job matches for them • Recently Posted & Most Viewed Jobs:Sorts posted positions based on post date and popularity • Partner Logos: Displays logos from all partners and links each to a database of partners broken out by industry – Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Staffing, Technology, and Other

15. Posting Jobs on the MSEP Job Board • Partners must enter the following information into an XML spreadsheet for all openings they wish to post on the job board: • Company Name • Short Description • Company Logo • Company URL • POC Name • POC Phone • POC Email

16. Posting Jobs on the MSEP Job Board • Jobs can be posted to the MSEP Job Board in the following ways: • Direct Input through Form Interface: • Best when uploading a few jobs or for ‘Hot Job’ openings • Bulk Import • Most effective, particularly when uploading several jobs at once • Centralized XML Files • Additional method that some partners find works best for their needs • The first two options are the preferred methods for submitting jobs to the job board. Both require that specific data pertaining to the jobs be entered shared before it appears on the website. This data is contained in a spreadsheet filled out by the hiring organization and the input is essential to maximize the positions appearance in search results and to ensure the data reported to MSEP management provides the most complete picture possible. BOTTOM LINE: The more detail provided, the better the user experience.

17. QUESTIONS