The Defense Department is the nation’s largest employer-sponsored child care system and one of the largest youth development programs in the country — and they’re looking to fill a wide range of entry and management-level positions working with military-connected children and youth. The DOD’s career opportunities initiative, Come Grow With Us, offers employment with high-quality child development and youth programs on or near military installations worldwide, making it a fantastic and portable career.
Learn about benefits and eligibility for a wide range of rewarding career opportunities — from custodial and kitchen staff to direct care providers, administrative support and management positions. If you have a talent or a passion, DOD child and youth development programs have a career opportunity for you.
Host Bruce Moody talks with Joy Goodrich, school liaison with Child and Youth Education Services at Navy Region Southwest, and Kim Bleakley-Sias, program operations specialist with Army Child and Youth Services at Fort Hood.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-spouses/career-exploration/careers-with-military-kids/ to learn more about the Come Grow With Us initiative.
Watch the Military OneSource video, The Impact of Military Youth Programs Professionals, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GC8f9Cx0bE to hear Youth Programs professionals discuss the rewards of working with military-connected youth.
You can also use this downloadable guide to help you locate Defense Department child and youth development job opportunities on the USAJOBS website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/come-grow-with-us-usajobs-how-to-guide-971/.
Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy.
The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
Date Taken: | 10.03.2022 |
Date Posted: | 03.29.2023 13:01 |
Category: | Newscasts |
Audio ID: | 72022 |
Filename: | 2301/DOD_109411492.mp3 |
Length: | 00:19:13 |
Album | Military OneSource |
Track # | 47 |
Year | 2022 |
Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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