Army Community Services provides opportunities to Army spouses at job fair

By Sgt. Chris Huddleston, USARPAC Public AffairsApril 30, 2013

Soldier meets local employer at Job Fair
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Army spouse attends Job Fair
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – An Army spouse discusses employment opportunities with the Honolulu Police Department at the Army Community Service Job Fair April 26 at the Nehelani Club. Soldiers and their spouses were invited to attend the event and learn more about living and le... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Army Community Service Job Fair
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Transitioning military spouses sometimes have trouble finding employment when they arrive at their Soldier's new duty station; the Schofield Barracks Army Community Service (ACS) office took steps to ease the burden with a job fair on April 26 at the Nehelani Club.

A panel of local human resources and employment specialists offered advice and helped attendees learn how employers approach hiring and how to adapt to island life.

"I wanted to bridge that gap," said Yolanda Johnson, employment readiness program manager, Schofield Barracks ACS. "It allowed the military spouses and Soldiers an opportunity to find out how the employer may feel and think."

Panel members urged job-seekers to venture off military installations and truly experience Hawaiian culture. They also stressed the opportunities volunteer work can provide to not only get a feel for the Hawaiian community, but also open doors to employment.

Johnson said ACS is dedicated to empowering military spouses by teaching them to learn, lead and live on the island - and helping them find the best employment opportunities.

Local and national businesses set up booths to show attendees the diverse employment options available on Oahu.

ACS holds job fairs semi-annually and has scheduled the next event for October 18. For more information, call ACS at (808) 655-4227.

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