b'Military Spouses to Gain More Job Ops Thanks to Growing Employment PartnershipThe Military Spouse Employment Partnership held its annual Engage event in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2022. The event is a recruitment and employment initiative that provides companies and employable military spouses direct access to one another.https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3558394/military-spouses-to-gain-more-job-ops-thanks-to-growing-employment-partnership/Story by Katie Lange More partners mean more job opportunities for military DOD News, Oct. 16, 2023 spouses, who bring a valuable perspective to the DODWhile recent Defense Department actions have helped Currently, the unemployment rate for military spouses is to put more money into the pockets of military families, forat about 21%. DOD officials would like to see that number many, financial security isnt possible unless both spousesgo down.are working. A dual-income household contributes to militaryMSEP is a recruitment and employment initiative thatreadiness, allowing service members to focus on their jobsprovides companies and military spouses looking forand not worry about their finances. work direct access to one another. Its partners range Department officials continue efforts to work with thefrom international conglomerates to small businesses inbusiness community to make more dual-income militarymilitary-impacted communities. MSEP is a program under families a reality. the DODs Spouse Education and Career OpportunitiesThis week, the DOD is hosting the Military Spouseprogram that supports spouses through professionalEmployment Partnerships annual ENGAGE event indevelopment, training and career coaching. Alexandria, Virginia. At MSEP ENGAGE, which stands forThe ENGAGE event gives MSEP partners the opportunity Empowering New Growth and Gaining Employees, aboutto learn from each other to improve on their commitment130 businesses will be inducted as new partners, bringto recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting military MSEPs total membership to more than 700 businesses,spouses. The first day of the event will be dedicated to the nonprofits and federal agencies. induction ceremony and orientation for new MSEP partners. 10 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'