Family Employment Readiness Program

The Office of Personnel Managment has a new hiring authority for military spouses looking for a federal job. The new hiring authority allows eligible spouses to get permanent, temporary or term positions.This message is brought to you by the Fleet and Family Support Program’s (FERP) which provides Navy family members with no-cost consultations from employment experts. Established by law as part of the Military Family Act of 1985, the Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) provides assistance to military family members in developing, improving or continuing their professional careers while sharing in the military member’s lifestyle.Although FERP is not a job placement service, its employment professionals can assist family members with individual counseling, workshops and seminars. Family members can expect to learn valuable skills such as resume writing, interview techniques, and dressing for success. Further educational exploration opportunities include such areas as self-directed job searches, federal employment strategies, career planning and financing a career change. The program assists participants in planning careers which are compatible with the mobile military lifestyle.FERP partners with the Department of Defense, the Department of Labor, Military Spouse Corporate Career Network, Navy League, Avue Central and the Department of the Navy’s employment Web site, www.donhr.navy.mil. These organizations allow visitors to post their resumes and search for job openings on their Web sites.The Family Employment Readiness Program is one of several provided by the Fleet and Family Support Program, which enhances Sailor readiness and family preparedness, thereby contributing to mission readiness. The Program is committed to promoting self-reliance and resilience, not dependency, and empowers Navy families to meet the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.For more information on the Family Employment Readiness Program, go to https://www.nffsp...

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