What is the Employment Readiness Program?
Army Community Service (ACS) helps soldiers, their family members and Department of the Army (DA) civilians, throughout the entire Military Life Cycle, recruitment through retirement. Employment Readiness believes that every Army spouse should have a choice and be afforded the opportunity to develop a career and /or become employed. Employment Readiness won't do everything for you, but will provide you with valuable information and critical job search skills.

Who's eligible to use the program?
Active duty members, DA civilian employees, spouses, retires, surviving spouses, and military family members (to include youth), are eligible and highly encouraged to participate free of charge. What assistance does Employment Readiness provide? First, a professional Job Search Trainer will help you identify your immediate and long range career goals. Based on your needs assessment an Individual Career Plan will be developed to help ensure that you receive the necessary assistance.

What job assistance does Employment Readiness provide?
Employment Readiness will provide job search training, but it's not a job placement service. A professional Job Search Trainer will help you identify your skills and assist you every step of the way during you job search. You'll also have access to valuable references on the national job market and be able to attend classes and workshops on job search strategies, interview skills, salary negotiation, and more.

What job information is available?
You'll have access to an unlimited number of automated databases on the Internet that list employers and employment opportunities. You'll also have access to actual job announcements and employment information from government, civic, and military agencies.

How do I start?
There are 87 ACS centers worldwide. Call or walk into the ACS office nearest you and tell the receptionist that you'd like to make an appointment to begin the job search process. From there you will have a menu of services and workshops offered. Your local program manager’s information is below for your convenience.