MilSpo Career Expo

Military spouses get connected with employers at first-ever MilSpo Career Expo

Story by Audra Satterlee | Army Community Service

Employers are always looking for qualified candidates to fill their vacancies and carry their businesses into the future with professionalism and skill – and that is true now more than ever! Currently more employers are looking to fill more vacancies than in many recent years, and they’re offering attractive packages to entice the right candidates. Not only are many employers currently looking to hire new staff, there are many military-friendly employers specifically seeking to hire military spouses.

Partnering with the Center for Economic Empowerment and Development, ACS ERP is co-hosting the MilSpo Career Expo at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 26, to give military spouses a venue to network, learn and connect with local employers.

Whether you're new to Fort Bragg, thinking about entering/re-entering the work force, or wanting to advance your career, looking for a job can be a full-time job. The Fort Bragg Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program provides the resources and assistance needed to help make this time a little less stressful.

The ACS program assists military spouses through every step of the job search process with virtual and in-person workshops, as well as one-on-one assistance. The highly qualified staff of certified Federal Career Coaches help customers tailor their resumes to their unique skill sets, help them navigate usajobs.gov to find federal and civilian vacancies they’re qualified for; prepare candidates for upcoming interviews and even help them find free professional attire to wear to their interviews. With a focus on military spouses and employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, ERP is taking it one step further this month to bridge the gap between military spouse candidates and military-friendly employers.

“Military spouses bring a variety of unique skills and experiences to the workforce and are known for their adaptability, especially in the Fort Bragg employer community,” says Liz Dailey, program manager. “We wanted to provide them with an opportunity to directly meet with those employers who are looking to tap into this amazing employment pool.”

This free, special event exclusive to military spouses will include a catered brunch, networking opportunities, resume review sessions, informational workshops, professional headshot photo shoots to help candidates enhance their professional online appearance, and important face-time with potential employers!

“We are excited about joining forces with our local partners and seeing all the amazing opportunities that are out there for our military spouses,” Dailey said. “ERP and CEED are optimistic that this event will be the start to many amazing careers for our military spouses!”

Time is running out. Military spouses looking to enter the workforce or move up in their career don’t want to miss this. It’s free, but attendees must register to attend, so don’t wait! Google “MilSpo Career Expo” to register.

For more information about the MilSpo Career Expo or for employment services through ACS, call (910) 396-2390/1425.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias | 82 Abn. Div.

Private First Class Carla Romero-Martinez, an automated specialist, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, services on average 10 to 40 customers and mechanics daily minimizing inventory loss and maintaining property accountability which positively impacts the division's readiness.

Quartermasters key to division's readiness

Story by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias | 82nd Abn. Div.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Spc. Brynnet Estrada-Miranda, an airborne automated supply specialist, walks into the 249th Composite Supply Company, Sustainment Brigade, Supply Support Activity to pick up maintenance parts on order.
The U.S. Army automated supply specialists, “92 Alphas,” acquire, manage, and protect the commander’s assets from loss, theft, and neglect making them invaluable to every unit and their operations.
While Estrada receives supplies, repair parts, and turns in defective ones, another 92A is busy dispatching combat equipment opening and closing service work orders in the motor pool shop office at Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division on Fort Bragg.
Private First Class Carla Romero-Martinez’s and Estrada’s responsibilities are fundamental to the unit and its mission priorities.
They both uphold a high level of integrity, discipline, and professionalism as the first line of defense to minimizing inventory loss and maintaining property accountability which directly impacts the division’s readiness.

“It’s always important to have good clerks in maintenance positions, and these clerks actually do care about their jobs,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2, Daniel DeJesus. “If I give them an assignment or task today, I expect it done today because readiness is our focus.” DeJesus passionately continued, “How much readiness is that when you need to go to the range tomorrow, but your truck is broken? Nothing gets fixed if nothing got ordered.”
The 92A’s, commonly called clerks, function as a smaller supply support activity element for the Battalion. Logistically, they have direct oversight on the unit’s inventory, provide automation maintenance support for the mechanics, and manage the commander’s property using the Global Combat Support System-Army technology (GCSS-A).
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MilSpo Career Expo

Military spouses get connected with employers at first-ever MilSpo Career Expo

Quartermasters key to division's readiness

News

New pilot programs to improve readiness

Leaders encourage women to fill STEM roles

Researchers look at ways to improve aircraft engines

Community

PCS-related issues a top priority for Army

Fraud alert: Tips for avoiding VA home loan scams

Create plan to help control debt when in the military

Health and Wellness

Certain sleep, respiratory devices on recall

Mobile hearing test system enables quicker diagnosis

CDC offers safety tips for grilling food

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