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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anne Dwane Senior Vice President Military Advantage, Inc. (415) 297-0651 adwane@militaryadvantage.com |
| MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER CENTER LAUNCHES Just in Time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day on Friday, May 6 |
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San Francisco, CA May 3, 2005 - A new Military Spouse Career Center commissioned by the Department of Defense Office of Military Community & Family Policy launched at www.Military.com/spouse. The new resource connects America's 1 million military spouses with education options, scholarships, training programs, career planning tips and employment opportunities.
The new Military Spouse Career Center was developed under contract by Monster, the leading global online careers property, and its Military.com business unit. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is May 6, 2005. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed Military Spouse Appreciation Day in 1984. The celebration date has been designated as the Friday before Mother's Day each year. "Military spouses bring 'can-do' attitudes and skills valued by employers as well as interest in continuing education, training options and degree programs. Military spouses comprise a large, attractive talent pool, but one that has to date proven difficult for employers and educational institutions to reach," said Christopher Michel, President of Military.com. A free resource, the Military Spouse Career Center has a job board with over 500,000 openings in the federal government and private sector organizations. Also included is information regarding jobs on military installations, overseas employment opportunities, and volunteer options. The Military Spouse Career Center also includes information on entering and advancing in popular career fields, especially when military relocation requires finding a new role. The Career Center covers many so-called "portable" career fields that lend themselves to continuity despite frequent relocations. For those exploring career options, the Military Spouse Career Center has a "Career Advice" section outlining a step-by-step approach to career planning. Tools and tips for assessing personal goals, skills and interests are included. This section culminates in tips for job searches, resumes, interviews, and starting a career, as well as, family support resources. Topics include career counseling, licensing and certification, childcare and youth programs. The Center also includes links to the personal support services offered to military families at Military OneSource 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647 and www.militaryonesource.com. A Large, Attractive Talent Pool Military spouses number over 1 million and comprise a large, attractive talent pool. Military spouses are engaged in the full spectrum of career fields, including healthcare, teaching, childcare, real estate and administrative professions. Getting Involved Employers seeking to hire military spouses can indicate their interest at www.Military.com/spouse. Educational institutions and other service providers can also indicate their scholarships or programs for military spouses. There are no fees to be listed as a Military Spouse-Friendly employer or educational institution and there are no placement fees. For more information, contact, Becky Hobbs of Military.com, at (415) 820-3464, mobile (415) 297-0651, or by email at Becky@MilitaryAdvantage.com. About Military Advantage & Military.com Founded in 1999, Military Advantage, Inc. owns and operates Military.com, the largest online military destination serving 4 million members, including active duty personnel, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. Military.com enables the 30 million Americans with military affinity to access their benefits, advance their careers, enjoy military discounts, and stay connected for life. Military Advantage develops efficient affinity marketing and communications programs for government agencies and companies serving this market. Military Advantage is a subsidiary of Monster Worldwide, Inc., the parent company of Monster, the leading global careers property. More information on the company is available at www.military.com. About Monster Worldwide Founded in 1967, Monster Worldwide, Inc. is the parent company of Monster(R), the leading global online careers property. The company also owns TMP Worldwide, the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency and one of the world's largest Recruitment Advertising agency networks. Headquartered in New York with approximately 5,000 employees in 26 countries, Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com. Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding Monster Worldwide, Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide's control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in Monster Worldwide's Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference. |
