Train Transition Transform Military Employment Transition for Spouses Program Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections Kerry Wheelehan, J.D, LL.M Canada Company

Train Transition Transform An employer network, administered by Canada Company and Military Family Services, where partnering employers are aware of the inherent employability of military spouses and explore accommodation for this mobile workforce. In turn, employers strengthen their workforce and enhance their organizational culture and reputation. Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 2

Train Transition Transform What do we Know about the What do we Know about the Military Spouse Population? Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 3

Train Transition Transform Military Spouses in Canada: 61,500+ military spouses are located across Canada in every province and territory, from metropolitan areas to remote towns. Map represents approximate military spouse populations. Please note 9,200 spouses are not included in the provincial numbers. Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 4

Train Transition Transform Age of CAF Spouse 67% are between the ages of % are male 77% report English as their first language 23% report French as their first language 82% live off base in civilian homes 64% are the spouse of a Regular Force member 36% are the spouse of a Reservist Military Spouses in Canada are: Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 5 Diverse

Train Transition Transform 62.14% have a postsecondary diploma or degree. Reported CAF Spouse Education Military spouses represent a variety of industries and professions Military Spouses in Canada are: Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 6 Educated and Skilled

Train Transition Transform Recent research found that there is an “infusion of a ‘can do’ spirit in overcoming obstacles and impediments among many non-serving partners…” CF Ombudsman Report Military Spouse Top Motivations for Employment Achieve personal fulfilment Maintain skills and career status Gain independence Pay bills and cover expenses “It can be done. You can find the job you want. You can be your own person” – Military Spouse Military Spouses in Canada are: Motivated Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 7 Motivated

Train Transition Transform The usual duration of a military posting is 3-5 years; however, postings vary based on circumstance. When surveyed, 20% of military spouses had been in their current location for 3-5 years and 30% for more than 5 years. Top feelings reported by spouses when their partner is deployed: CapableConfident In Control Military spouses are experts at adapting to change. Military Spouses in Canada are: Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 8 Adaptable and Mobile

Train Transition Transform What is the Military Employment Transition for Spouses Program? Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 9

Train Transition Transform Why have a METSpouse Program? Spousal employment is the leading challenge for military families across the country Corporate Canada’s strong interest to support military families METSpouse Program Objectives Establish an employer network where partnering employers are aware of the inherent employability of military spouses, Explore accommodation for the mobile military spouse workforce Empower military spouses to achieve sustainable and meaningful careers. METSpouse Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 10

Train Transition Transform METSpouse will mirror the existing MET program, with a few differences: o Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) participation o Focus on employment mobility, o portability, telecommutability Initial recruitment focusing in 7 areas METSpouse Program Design Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 11

Train Transition Transform Contact your servicing Military Family Resource Center (MFRC): Halifax - Holly Rye Valcartier - Geneviève Godin Montréal - Estelle Auger National Capital Region - Amy LeGresley Toronto - Shawn Thompson Winnipeg - John Bailey Shilo - Christine Helgason METSpouse Program Registration Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 12

Train Transition Transform METSpouse Program Milestones Soft Launch – February 10 th, 2016 Hard Launch – April 1 st, 2016 o NCR MFRC o Ribbon Cutting o VIPs, Media, Spouses, Employer Partners o Career Connect TM Job Fair Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 13

Train Transition Transform Shared toolboxes Hot Jobs - 35 to start Service providers Videos E-Mentors And more! METSpouse Website Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 14

Train Transition Transform What is Required of METSpouse Employer Partners? Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 15

Train Transition Transform Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections METSpouse Employer Partners 16

Train Transition Transform In addition to MET Employer Partner Requirements, we ask METSpouse partners to: Provide military spouses with pay equal to their civilian counterparts with the same level of qualifications; Explore and support labour mobility opportunities, when possible, if and when a military spouse relocates; Charge no fees or costs for military spouse employment opportunities; Identify an individual within the organization to act as the primary point of contact for the METSpouse program and who will participate in new employer training; Employer Criteria Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 17

Train Transition Transform Employer Criteria Provide METSpouse with quarterly hiring data including total hires and hires retained corporately when relocating; Ensure partnership information is communicated internally to all hiring managers and leadership (handouts); Sign a Terms of Reference document (or amendment) to demonstrate an organizational commitment to the METSpouse employer criteria. Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 18

Train Transition Transform Why the METSpouse Program Is for You! Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 19

Train Transition Transform Start, continue, or change your career path; Enhance employment and networking opportunities; Fulfill your career dreams; Provide your family with a greater level of financial stability that keeps you strong and resilient. Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections METSpouse 20 Empowerment

Train Transition Transform Check Out the METSpouse Program and Register Today! Empowering Military Spouses - Creating Employer Connections 21