The Army is committed toexpanding education and employment opportunities for Family members.
• Placed more than 41,000 military spouses through The Army Spouse Employment Program, a partnership with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to provide employment opportunities. An updated Web site (www.msjs.org) serves as a portal for military spouses to post resumes providing them the opportunity to achieve employment goals through career mobility and enhanced employment options.
• Partnered with The National Endowment of the Arts Partnerships for Arts and Humanities bringing classic literature, teacher, and reader’s guides to more than 2,900 students in 30 Army communities.
• Launched the Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative with the Department of Defense and Labor to provide spouses with up to $3,000 annually for education, training and certification. |
• Offered 39 library reference databases through ARMY OneSource (AOS) and Army Knowledge Online (AKO) to support education and life-long learning pursuits. This centralized purchase saved $7.1 million.
• Purchased enterprise-wide DoD funded library databases through the Army Library Program. The databases support Family educational needs such as improving literacy among children.
• Developed a 24/7 General Library Information System which offers library services to Soldiers and Family members including the National Guard and Reserves, anytime, anywhere.
• Initiated the Army Library Program "Reach Out and Read" that provides pediatric literacy training to hospital personnel at 20 locations. Children at well-baby/child appointments receive a free book and parents receive instructional tips on teaching reading.
• Provided a database of reading and audio materials, available upon request, to Family members of the deployed. Subjects include self-help, educational, literary classics, and best sellers.
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