NOVEMBER 6, 2024 — Living on the beautiful island of Oahu offers countless opportunities, but for military spouses, navigating the professional landscape can sometimes feel daunting. Thankfully, a recent event aimed to harness their potential and foster connections within the community. On October 29, 2024, a transformative "Hiring Our Heroes" workshop was held at the … [Read more...]
DoD Leaders Support Military Spouse Employment
OCTOBER 16, 2024 - Patricia Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Military Community and Family Policy, emphasized the importance of supporting military spouses on their employment journeys during the Association of the United States Army Warfighter and Family Forum IA: Education and Readiness for Soldiers and Families yesterday. As the senior Defense Department … [Read more...]
Army Expands Military Spouse Licensing, Fellowship
JUNE 11, 2024 — The Army recently expanded the reimbursement policy and fellowship program for military spouses to promote career continuity, financial stability, professional fulfillment, talent retention and support overall military readiness. The Army enhanced the reimbursement program for business costs and relicensing fees due to relocation for spouses and increased … [Read more...]
Career Events Seeks to Connect Military Spouses to Employment
MAY 22, 2024 - Seeking to chip away at a roughly 21% unemployment rate for active-duty spouses, the Defense Department is holding a series of free virtual events through the end of May aimed at helping military spouses find jobs. This month's series of activities comprises a three-day symposium dedicated to career development and employment preparation that ran May 14-16; a … [Read more...]
DoD to Hold Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses
MAY 16, 2024 - The Defense Department will host a series of free virtual events, including a symposium, webinar series, and a hiring fair beginning May 14 and running through May 30, to help and empower military spouses meet their career goals and connect with prospective employers. The 2024 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium will kick off May 14 with three days of online … [Read more...]