SpouseWorks: Career and Education

As a military spouse, you have access to many resources to help achieve your education and career goals. You may plan to finish an undergraduate degree, pursue a training certificate or land a new job, and a good place to find resources is SpouseWorks.

SpouseWorks (formerly SECO) is a War Department program that brings together trusted career and education support for military spouses. SpouseWorks includes scholarships, fellowships, a job board as well as career coaches and employer partners — working together to support spouses at every stage of their career journey.

GET STARTED ON SPOUSEWORKS

• Going Back to School as a Military Spouse
• SpouseWorks Program
• Military Spouse Employer Partnership

Landing a job that accommodates military life is a feat worth celebrating. However, the real work comes with managing your career over time. Military OneSource offers tips on logistics and other benefits for military spouses, such as:

• Transferring your professional licenses and certifications to another state or country
• Running a home business
• Taking advantage of the Military Spouse Preference program

Moving? As soon as you receive PCS orders, tap into moving-related resources, including installation employment and education resources and support.

Military OneSource education consultants can answer all your education-related questions. They can also provide referrals to essential services. This includes guidance on financial aid, scholarships, tutoring and other educational information.