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Dedicated, interesting word dedicated. If you google for the definition of "dedicated” you get multiple results, but the very first definition stood out to me: “devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose.” This word, dedicated, resonates the everyday life and meaning of being a military spouse. This is not new news to military spouses, I’m sure, but we at RecruitMilitary want you to know that we recognize your dedication and we are working to help others recognize it as well.

There are many organizations and groups throughout the military community that provide support and are a great resource for military spouses, such as the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network or better known as MSCCN.

For those of you who are not familiar with MSCCN, it is “a military spouse employment program created and operated by military spouses.” In addition they are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization operating with Memoranda of Understanding from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Deb Kloeppel, the President and CEO, is a military spouse herself. Deb initiated the development of MSCCN to help spouses continue their career. The organization was chartered in 2004 and funded by Concentra Inc.

RecruitMilitary and MSCCN met back in 2006 and have worked to develop a partnership the supports our two organizations goals, which is to better serve veterans and military spouses and help them achieve their career goals.

Deb Kloeppel was willing to share with me her thoughts and feelings as wells as why a relationship with RecruitMilitary is so important.

Deb discussed with me why MSCCN was created and why she really feels there needs to be a connection between military spouses and corporations. Accountability! Accountability is an important element if this connection, which resulted in the Memoranda of Understanding with every branch of the Armed Services, is going to work. So does MSCCN have accountability? I would say so, as would Deb. “We report all MSCCN activity to ALL branches of the service as well to our own board of directors”, she explained in our phone conversation. This organization understands the importance of following protocol.

Deb and MSCCN are very well trusted by the military branches as well as with us here at RecruitMilitary. The feeling of trust is mutual, according to Deb, “RecruitMilitary doesn’t just understand the military, they have walked the walk and have stood the watch.”  Trust and aliening core values are key components in a strong relationship and partnerships and both of our organizations recognize this.

Another commonality MSCCN and RecruitMilitary have is respect for all those who have served our country. Yes spouses, serve too! There is also a great respect for those companies and organizations that recognize that those we work with are “Job ready” as Deb put it in our conversation. This is a point that needs to be hammered home. Not many individuals can do all the things military spouses are often called to do. There are many demands that are placed on military families that need to be viewed as applicable skill sets in today’s workforce.

MSCCN specializes in vocational training, volunteer and employment workshops, and job search seminars at no cost to military installations and military-affiliated applicants. They truly work with spouses to help them understand how to position their skills and talents. Just an example of the types of relevant workshops hold include: “How to Handle a Difficult Boss”, How to Avoid Office Politics”, How to afford to Dress on a Budget” and “How to Compete With the Aging Compotation”.  These are just a few of the great topics they have to offer.

Remember, the more resources you have by your side to use, the better! We are great supporters of the mission and purpose of MSCCN. We encourage you to take a moment a check out their website at www.msccn.org or ours while you’re at it, www.militaryspouses.com.