New Military Spouse Career Center Launched to Connect Spouses with Education and Employment Opportunities

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A new online resource has been launched to connect military spouses with education options, scholarships, training programs, and career planning tips. The Military Spouse Career Center, developed under contract by Monster, the leading global online careers property, aims to provide a one-stop-shop for the over 1 million military spouses seeking to advance their careers. The new center is part of the Department of Defense Office of Military Community & Family Policy's efforts to support military spouses, who are known for their "can-do" attitudes and skills valued by employers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Military Spouse Career Center has a job board with over 500,000 openings in the federal government and private sector organizations, as well as information on jobs on military installations, overseas employment opportunities, and volunteer options.
  • The center also includes information on entering and advancing in popular career fields, especially when military relocation requires finding a new role, and covers many "portable" career fields that lend themselves to continuity despite frequent relocations.
  • Military spouses are engaged in the full spectrum of career fields, including healthcare, teaching, childcare, real estate, and administrative professions, and number over 1 million.
  • Employers seeking to hire military spouses can indicate their interest at www.Military.com/spouse, and 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.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million military spouses are seeking to advance their careers.
  • The Military Spouse Career Center has a job board with over 500,000 openings in the federal government and private sector organizations.
  • Military spouses are engaged in the full spectrum of career fields, including healthcare, teaching, childcare, real estate, and administrative professions.
  • The Department of Defense Office of Military Community & Family Policy launched the new Military Spouse Career Center in partnership with Monster, the leading global online careers property.

Sources:

  • "Military Spouse Career Center" by Military.com
  • "About Military Advantage & Military.com" by Military.com
  • "About Monster Worldwide" by Monster Worldwide
  • Department of Defense Office of Military Community & Family Policy.