Spouse Employment

The Army recently issued a directive to reduce the financial burden for spouses who wish to continue their professional careers after they move to a new duty station. (U.S. Army/Courtesy Photo)

Army, Air Force Announce Professional Licensing Fee Reimbursement for Spouses

The benefit was included in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Reimbursements will be backdated to Dec. 12, 2017.

5 Outrageous Mistakes MilSpouses Make on Resumes

A resume expert details the common mistakes she sees job-seeking military spouses make.

Google Funds Scholarships for Spouses to Become IT Support Specialists

As part of ongoing efforts to support troops and families, Google announced a $1.7 million grant to improve career prospects.

Google Rolls Out Remote Job Search Tool Aimed at Military Spouses

A new search feature announced Friday by Google and designed specifically for military spouse job seekers aims to make it eas...

Karen Pence speaks to military spouses during a Military OneSource live event at the Family Readiness Group Center on Fort Bragg, N.C., on Nov. 2, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Biven Dustin)

Proposed Legislation Would Ease Professional Licensing Process for Military Spouses

The bill also would allow spouses to declare residency in one state.

A military spouse speaks to a potential employer at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the Military Spouse Business Alliance Hiring Fair and Career Forum Aug. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera)

Congress, DoD Must Do More to Remove Hurdles to Spouse Employment

Military spouses experience unique barriers t that many times put them at a disadvantage in gaining employment.

A woman sits with her head down during a job hunt. (Stock photo)

Employers Can't Support Spouses If We Don't Let Them

Do we self-identify during hiring and let employers put their money where their mouths are, or do we slow our complaints that...

Senator Tim Kaine worked with military spouses to introduce a bill in 2018 to help with unemployment issues. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Kaine)

Military Spouses Helped Write Last Year's National Defense Bill

"Spouses are passed over for jobs because employers worry they will move. For others, the issue is affordable child care."

Cheryl Mason, chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, speaks to a group. (Courtesy of Cheryl Mason)

3 Spouse Career Tips from a Top Government Official Who Has Been There

What kind of successful career path drops you from a GS-13 to a GS-6, and then, ultimately, to being confirmed by the Senate...

Danielle Gatlin, 56th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center assistant teacher, watches children during recess at the CDC at Luke Air Force Base. The Defense Department has changed some rules to make it easier for military spouses to get jobs at duty locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

The Defense Department Is Boosting Military Spouse Job Opportunities

The Defense Department has made tweaks to enhance job opportunities for military spouses.

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