NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – Among the child development programs recently announced by the Department of Defense as part of the “Taking Care of Service Members and Families” initiative is one that improves access to off-site military child care fee assistance and expands access for in-home child care. The DOD child care fee assistance program, “Military Child Care in Your … [Read more...]
DoD Offering Assistance to Spouses in Finding Employment
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support. One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for military spouses. According to the Secretary of … [Read more...]
USPTO Helps Military Family Members Safeguard Their Businesses
OCTOBER 28, 2022 – While owning a small or home-based business is not for everyone, it is quickly becoming a popular entrepreneurial choice for many military Families, especially since the pandemic drastically changed the way the workplace is viewed. Thanks to being able to work from home, make one’s own schedule and take it with when it’s time to make a permanent change of … [Read more...]
3 Hospitality Careers to Consider After Retiring from the Military
OCTOBER 28, 2022 - You might have retired from your position in the military, but no matter what you did or what branch you served in, you probably have a burning desire to serve and work with others. The military is all about helping others and protecting and serving, especially those who cannot do so themselves. So a career in the hospitality field might be what you need … [Read more...]
More Partners Sign on to Hire Military Spouses
OCTOBER 26, 2022 - The Defense Department today signed up an additional 70 government organizations, nonprofits and private sector companies to participate in its Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. With the new additions, there are now more than 600 such organizations committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses. Gilbert R. Cisneros … [Read more...]