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Link for this page: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/l/spouseemployment
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Background
Employment opportunities and career advancement are key concerns for military spouses. Reasons for seeking employment range from financial necessity to personal fulfillment or independence. Regardless of employment status, military spouses cite the following challenges when considering employment:
- co-parenting issues when the active duty spouse is on extended deployment or works for long hours
- availability of quality childcare
- local labor market conditions
- frequent and disruptive moves
- employer bias
- continuing education
- credentialing and licensure across states
The military helps families navigate these challenges by ensuring that service members and their spouses are aware of and have access to military support systems.
Key Points
- Military OneSource provides expanded services for military spouses seeking assistance with education and career-related matters. Military OneSource Spouse Education and Career Consultants assist with education and training, career exploration, assessment, employment readiness, and career search assistance. Through the Spouse Education and Career Program, spouses have access to trained education and career advisers to assist them with the MyCAA application process and other career and education issues. Military OneSource can be reached through their website or by phone stateside at 1-800-342-9647. The website lists specific dialing information for other countries.
Eligibility
Employment programs support spouses of active duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members.
Availability
Information is available on the Internet, at installation family service centers, and at state employment offices.
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