Veteran Family Pilot Employment Brief

1. Veteran Family Pilot Employment Brief ‟To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.” - Pearl S. Buck

2. Employment Plan Objective and Approach ObjectiveEnsure military family members have the awareness, education and opportunities required to seek and maintain meaningful employment and or income. Approach • Flexible and adaptable • Sustainable – include a sliding scale of opportunities • Leverage partnerships and existing resources vs. building new programs 3 Pillar Focus • Community capacity • Knowledge and skills • Communications

3. Employment and the Military Family Today Reported CAF Spousal Education CAF Spousal Employment Status • 62.14% have a postsecondary diploma or degree. • Top 5 Industries • Professional • Clerical/Admin • Retail • Management • Self-Employment 72.9% EmployedUnderemployed, seasonal employment and part-time employment * 72.9% * unemployed and not looking for work (homemaker, retired, given up job search, studying) “…spousal employment remains a glaring hurdle for many modern Canadian military families – one significantly impacting the quality and stability of their family lives.” CF Ombudsman Report 2013

4. Military Spouse Employment Challenges • Under-employed and overlooked by employers due to their unique work history which can often be characterized with short, inconsistent jobs; • Unable to retain seniority due to recurring relocations; • Limited in finding any employment when posted to small towns in remote areas; • Drawn to self-employment and work from home opportunities in attempt to maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate family responsibilities. “…spousal employment remains a glaring hurdle for many modern Canadian military families – one significantly impacting the quality and stability of their family lives.” CF Ombudsman Report 2013

5. Sliding Scale of Opportunities HERCS MFRC Network Development Employer Network CommunityInfluencers WebTraining Entrepreneurship Training Publications(Print & Online) Awareness Material Mobile Careers

6. Sliding Scale of Opportunities Community Engagement METSpouseMilitary Employment Transition Program for Spouses • Partnership with Canada Company • 12 month Pilot: Halifax, Valcartier, Montréal, National Capital Region, Toronto, Winnipeg & Shilo • Approximately 25 employers and 200 participants • Employers committed to exploring mobile employment

7. Community Engagement Sliding Scale of Opportunities www.ceric.ca/militarywww.ceric.ca/militaire Military to Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioner’s Guide • Partnership with the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counseling • 150 Page Guide to help career practioners understand the • Career development needs of ex-military personnel • Determining civilian equivalencies to military training • Employment and implications for military families • Available for free January 2016

8. Knowledge and Skills Sliding Scale of Opportunities Open to military and veteran family membersRegistration & Information Contact: Elizabeth NicholasElizabeth.nicholas@forces.gc.ca / 613-392-2811 ext. 3852 HERCS – Helping Entrepreneurs Reach Complete Success • Partnership with Trenton MFRC (Loyalist College ENACTUS Group) • Online entrepreneurship training -- Content covers: • Small business ownership; marketing, social media, financing & resources • 4 Upcoming Sessions: • Oct 29, Nov 3 & Nov 5 (ENG) • Jan 7,12 & 14 (ENG) • Mar 3, 8, & 10 (ENG) • Date TBD (FR)

9. Knowledge and Skills Sliding Scale of Opportunities Entrepreneurship Training • MFS RFP process: four two-day training sessions at four MFRCs (East, Quebec, Central, West) • To occur February & March 2016 – More details to come • Princes Operation Entrepreneur One day training- Military Spouses & releasing members Mobile Employment Online Training • In partnership with Accenture Canada – November-February 2015-16 • Topics- Mobile Employment & Online Networking • Examples of previous Accenture training sessions can be found on: FamilyForce.ca  Employment Assistance  Portable Careers

10. Communications Sliding Scale of Opportunities MFRC Employment Network • Meeting via teleconference quarterly – send out periodic updates and resources • Encouraging collaboration between centres Publications • Education material for employers regarding the military family and employment • Military Spouse 101 PPT • Strategies for Hiring and Retaining CAF Spouses

11. Employment Initiatives for Veterans & Families • MFS National Employment initiatives will have a mobility focus • All initiatives are open to military and veteran families Princes Operation Entrepreneur • One day trainings: Military spouses, members and veterans • Fall Dates: Valcartier(FR) Oct 20; Gagetown (EN) Nov 3; Halifax Nov 4 (EN); Ottawa (EN) Nov 4 • Winter 2016: Victoria, Shilo, Edmonton, Trenton & Halifax • 7 day Bootcamps: Soon to be releasing members and veterans • 5 camps, registration open in October • Register Online at www.princesoperationentrepreneur.caContact poe@princescharities.ca for more information

12. Employment Initiatives for Veterans & Families Military Employment Transition Program • Canada Company program • Over 100 Military Friendly Employers • Self directed website for veterans and soon to be releasing members • Links to employer sites • Bi-weekly Hot Jobs Lists • Training & Education Programs More information contact Kevin Cameron kevin.cameron@canadacompany.ca

13. Questions Katie OchinProgram Manager, Employment and EntrepreneurshipMilitary Family Serviceskatie.ochin@forces.gc.ca(613) 947-9214