For Spouses

Military OneSource provides comprehensive education and career guidance, support and resources to military spouses pursuing employment or an advanced degree. Read fresh content related to career exploration; education, training and licensing; and employment readiness and career connections. Check out tips and strategies for military spouses that help match your interests, skills and goals with a degree or occupation that's compatible with your mobile military life.

Benefits Resources

Going Back to School as a MilSpouse

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

Career Exploration – The Essentials

Education, Training & Licensing – The Essentials

Employment Readiness – The Essentials

Career Connections – The Essentials

Managing Your Career – The Essentials

Career Coaching – The Essentials

LATEST CONTENT

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Start Your Career With Military Children And Youth – Come Grow With Us

June 15, 2022, 12:51 p.m. 3 minute read 45,410 views

Through the DOD’s career opportunities initiative, Come Grow With Us, you can apply for both entry and management-level positions in many child development and youth programs worldwide.

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Transferring Your Professional License: What’s Involved?

March 25, 2022, 12:00 p.m. 11 minute read 151,820 views

Moving across the country — or around the world — can be a great adventure. Here’s some help for making sure your licenses and certifications pack up and travel with you for your next move.

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MilLife Learning Courses To Grow With in the New Year

Jan. 11, 2022, 8:36 p.m. 4 minute read 1,114 views

This year, take your skills to the next level with courses and content designed specifically to support your personal growth and career-advancement goals.

Report Shows MyCAA Is Linked With Higher Earnings Among MilSpouses

Dec. 17, 2021, 8:24 a.m. 5 minute read 44,604 views

This report examines characteristics associated with MyCAA Scholarship application and use, scholarship plan completion, spouse employment and earnings, and service continuation of personnel married to MyCAA-eligible spouses.

Building Job Skills and Funding Your Portable Career

Dec. 17, 2021, 8:20 a.m. 5 minute read 46,840 views

How can you make your military spouse career more portable? By making sure you have the skills, training, licenses, degrees and certifications that employers want in high-growth, high-demand fields and occupations.