{"id":5551,"date":"2023-04-03T06:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/?p=5551"},"modified":"2023-04-03T14:24:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:24:06","slug":"mspn-volunteer-brenna-van-stone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/stories\/mspn-volunteer-brenna-van-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m One of the 85%\u2019: MSPN Volunteer Credits Networking for Helping Her Secure Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Military spouses face a higher rate of unemployment and underemployment than their civilian peers b<\/em>ecause of<em> frequent relocations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hiring Our Heroes established the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/career-services\/education-networking\/mspn\/mspn-registration-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Military Spouse Professional Network<\/em><\/a><em> to address this challenge. With more than 70 networks across 27 states, Washington, D.C., and 11 countries, MSPN connects thousands of military spouses with career development and networking opportunities in their local communities. A<\/em>s a result<em>, more than 65,000 military spouses were members of MSPN<\/em> in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This month, Hiring Our Heroes shares how the MSPN helped military spouse Brenna Van Stone finetune her networking and training skills. Van Stone explains her plan for purposeful volunteerism to support her career trajectory while stationed outside the United States.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out-626x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5595\" width=\"313\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out-626x1024.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out-768x1257.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out-938x1536.jpg 938w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out-1251x2048.jpg 1251w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/high-res-Brenna-Van-Stone-head-out.jpg 1547w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> Brenna Van Stone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Status:<\/strong> U.S. Air Force military spouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Robins Air Force Base, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Director of cohort operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/7eagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Eagle Group<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tell us about yourself. <\/strong>I help people who are leaving the military realize their dreams in the world of technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What has been your biggest challenge as a military spouse in the workforce?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employment is only difficult if you\u2019re in the mindset of it being difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re in the mindset of \u201cI\u2019m constantly moving forward,\u201d then every duty station is going to be the best duty station. [For example] the Air Force paid for my resiliency training certificate and master resiliency training. I trained more than 400 people on how to use those resiliency skills. I directly use those skills in my current job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, I didn\u2019t get paid while I was in South Korea, but at the same time, I didn\u2019t pay for the training. You have to look at the trade-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/mspn-success-story-patty-mulkeen-remoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;Thanks to the Network, I Have Financial Stability and a Career I Enjoy:\u2019 Meet Patty Mulkeen Remoy<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How did MSPN help you land your current role?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have always been heavily involved in helping my community, going all the way back to high school. When my husband joined [the military], I got my first job working for the base, but I always continued to volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we got to South Korea, I found my niche with MSPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through MSPN, I honed the craft of purposeful volunteerism. I looked to fill roles that, on a resume, wouldn\u2019t look like a volunteer position. I did traditional volunteering with Girl Scouts, the squadron, and the base. My purposeful volunteerism with MSPN to make sure I was developing skills that would look like typical career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[For example] I learned recruiting and I learned professional development. I learned how to network. I had already worked in the government sector and for civilian companies. So, I had this unique skill set in being able to speak all those different languages &#8212; corporate, military, and nonprofit. Through MSPN, I got to meld all those experiences together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April is National Volunteer Month. This month, MSPN will present the President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award to 49 volunteers for their dedication and impact in 2022. Are you ready to make a positive impact in your military community? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/career-services\/education-networking\/mspn\/volunteer\/\">Sign up to be an MSPN volunteer<\/a> today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was co-lead for South Korea MSPN. Then when we moved stateside, I connected with people in the veteran employment space. Through the MSPN here in Georgia, I was introduced to my current boss. Through a conversation, I landed my current job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am one of those 85% who got their job through networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Brenna-Van-Stone-is-MSPN-volunteer-in-Georgia-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"Military spouses in Georgia\" class=\"wp-image-5555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Brenna-Van-Stone-is-MSPN-volunteer-in-Georgia-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Brenna-Van-Stone-is-MSPN-volunteer-in-Georgia-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Brenna-Van-Stone-is-MSPN-volunteer-in-Georgia-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Brenna-Van-Stone-is-MSPN-volunteer-in-Georgia-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Brenna-Van-Stone-is-MSPN-volunteer-in-Georgia.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>MSPN members connect over coffee at Robins Air Force Base. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why do you volunteer with the Military Spouse Professional Network?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I volunteer to provide people with the opportunity the MSPN team provided for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What has been your favorite MSPN event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Korea MSPN held a Zoom meeting with base legal focused on the different types of work permits and visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are always so many questions regarding SOFA [Status of Forces Agreement] and employment. We tried to get to the root of it. With help from the base, we helped facilitate those discussions and clarify the guidance. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/revised-South-Korea-MSPN-March-2022-1024x433.jpeg\" alt=\"South Korea MSPN\" class=\"wp-image-5556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/revised-South-Korea-MSPN-March-2022-1024x433.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/revised-South-Korea-MSPN-March-2022-300x127.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/revised-South-Korea-MSPN-March-2022-768x324.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/revised-South-Korea-MSPN-March-2022.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Members of the South Korea MSPN<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What one piece of advice would you give to a military spouse who isn\u2019t familiar with the MSPN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From day one, you need to start making connections and growing those connections because it\u2019s such a supportive and fluid community. The people you meet now you will run into again. Those connections are going to come back again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Employment is only difficult if you\u2019re in the mindset of it being difficult.&#8221; <\/p>\n<cite>Brenna Van Stone, Air Force military spouse and director of cohort operations at 7 Eagle Group<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where do you think you would be right now without the Military Spouse Professional Network?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s hard to say. I have a strong network of people I can bounce ideas off. It\u2019s great to be a part of that military community of like-minded people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Brenna-Van-Stone-family-photo-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Brenna-Van-Stone-family-photo-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Brenna-Van-Stone-family-photo-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Brenna-Van-Stone-family-photo-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Brenna-Van-Stone-family-photo.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you know that 85% of jobs are filled by networking? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/career-services\/education-networking\/mspn\/mspn-registration-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the Military Spouse Professional Network<\/a> to connect with military spouse mentors and peers. MSPN members receive exclusive invites to MSPN-only professional development sessions. In addition, you also have the opportunity to share your resume with employers who want to hire military spouses.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Air Force spouse honed the craft of purposeful volunteerism as co-lead for the South Korea MSPN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5554,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,53],"tags":[69,73],"service_role":[160,159],"class_list":["post-5551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-stories-of-success","tag-military-spouses","tag-networking","service_role-military-caregiver","service_role-military-spouse"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>MSPN Volunteer 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