Kalamazoo, Michigan – May 26, 2023 – Aldevra has been selected as a Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Small Business Partner by the Department of Defense (DoD).
MSEP is a targeted recruitment and employment initiative designed to address the high unemployment rate of military spouses, which exceeds 20% due to frequent relocations and other challenges. The program includes more than 600 company partners and has connected military spouses to over 220,000 jobs.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional staffing solutions to federal agencies while supporting talented military spouses who face unique employment challenges,” said Rodney Marshall, Aldevra President & CEO. “We are honored to be entrusted with this responsibility and look forward to making a positive impact alongside the Department of Defense.”
C. Eddy Mentzer, Associate Director for Military Community Support Program, DoD Military Community and Family Policy, added:
“Your commitment to this program will be vital in decreasing unemployment and wage gap disparities between military spouses and their civilian counterparts, while driving economic security for military families.”
Aldevra’s Commitment
Aldevra has already implemented several initiatives to recruit, hire, and retain veteran and military talent, including the creation of a Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group (MVRG). This group provides networking opportunities, resources, and a supportive environment for employees connected to the military and veteran community.
The designation as an MSEP partner adds to Aldevra’s track record of recognition as a military-friendly employer, reinforcing its commitment to veterans, service members, and their families.
Military spouses seeking career opportunities can view current openings at aldevra.com/careers or email careers@aldevra.com to connect with recruiters.
About MSEP
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership is part of DoD’s broader Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program. SECO offers free career coaching, scholarships, and transition support designed to strengthen education and career paths for military spouses worldwide.
