Become an MSEN Proud Partner
Empowering Careers, Building Connections.
The Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN) provides employers with opportunities to enhance brand visibility and access a rich and diverse talent pool. Joining the MSEN is completely free, and we never ask employers to offer priority hiring or special treatment to MSEN candidates, making it an easy decision to support military families while benefiting from a diverse and talented workforce. Increase your visibility through promotion on our social media channels and newsletters and receive an ‘MSEN Proud Partner’ digital badge to highlight your support of the military community on your digital platforms.
Key features of the MSEN:
Exclusive Job Board
Extensive Resume Bank
Virtual Career Fairs
Brand Exposure
Meet the MSEN talent pool:

Resilient and adaptable: Military spouses excel under pressure and are quick to adapt to new environments. They are also known for their creativity and strong work ethic.

Highly educated and experienced: Military spouses typically hold education levels than their civilian counterparts! They also bring a wealth of experience from various industries and roles, allowing them to cross-pollinate fresh ideas and best practices into your organization.

Extensive networks: Military spouses bring connections from different industries, disciplines, and geographic areas, enriching your organization’s professional network and providing valuable referrals and insights.

Flexibility and loyalty: Military spouses offer employers flexibility, seeking a variety of roles and employment types, allowing you to hire based on your organization’s needs.
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Diversity: Embrace diversity by hiring military spouses who bring different perspectives and backgrounds, enhancing your team's creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Problem-Solvers: Military spouses are adept at handling unexpected issues and finding creative solutions, which can be invaluable in a dynamic work environment.
Fanshawe College
"Fanshawe College is extremely proud to be the first learning institution in Canada to join the Military Spouse Employment Network. As a Military Connected College, Fanshawe recognizes current Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families who attend as students. We extend many supports to our Military Connected employees. Our partnership with MSEN will enrich our staff, faculty, and administration by serving as a catalyst through which Fanshawe College can be seen as a welcoming and viable career option for military spouses.”
- Darlene O’Neill
Lead Administrator, Military – connected College Fanshawe
Calian
- Calian recruiter
Becoming an MSEN Proud Partner:
Upon joining our community, ask that MSEN Proud Partners aspire to uphold the following shared values and goals; while these are not formal obligations, they serve as guiding principles and examples of ways your organization can help amplify the impact of our collaboration and support our initiative to create connections and empower the careers of military and Veteran spouses:
- Participate actively in MSEN virtual hiring and networking events.
- Display your ‘MSEN Proud Partner’ digital badge on your social media channels, websites, and other public-facing platforms.
- Share about the MSEN with other potential Employer Partners and your sphere of influence at large.
- Collaborate with MSEN staff on best practices and creative ways to help address common military & Veteran spouse employment barriers.
- Strive to offer sustainable employment solutions for military-connected employees within your organization whenever operationally feasible.
- Occasionally share the number of applications or hires in connection with the MSEN to help us track the program's impact and success.