Military Spouse Career Center Opens
A new Military Spouse Career Center commissioned by the Department of Defense Office of Military Community & Family Policy launched recently.
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 offers an extensive job board that includes hundreds of thousands of jobs from the public and private sectors. A list of Military Spouse-Friendly employers is included, and will grow as more employers step forward to participate.
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 that can be key enablers to pursuing a career. Topics include career counseling, licensing and certification, childcare and youth programs.
