The State Licensing and Career Credentials Initiative for Military Spouses
Article | September 2021
The new state licensing and career credentials initiative will soon make it easier to transition your credentials to a new state.
Building Job Skills and Funding Your Portable Career
Article | September 2021
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.
Coronavirus Support Update – Spouse Education and Career Opportunities
Article | October 2020
Find up-to-date information about SECO services and resources: what is new, what remains the same and what has changed.
Managing Your Career as a Military Spouse During a PCS
Article | August 2020
You’re beginning a new chapter of your military life. As a military spouse, a successful transition may include finding meaningful work at your new duty station.
Department of Defense Child and Youth Development Career Opportunities
Article | May 2021
The Department of Defense is the nation’s largest employer-sponsored child care system and one of the largest youth development programs in the country – and they’re looking to fill both entry and management-level positions to work with military-connected children and youth.
Military Jobs: Your Future Career in the Armed Forces
Article | November 2021
Enlisting in the military can help you achieve your career goals. In fact, there are even some jobs that you can only do as a service member, like drive a tank or fly a fighter jet. Here’s what you need to know about your future military career.
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Department of Defense Service Regulations and Orders
December 2020
Military programs are governed by federal law, Department of Defense policy and additional policies specific to the branches of service. Below are service-specific policies that govern the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program in the. …
Start Your Career With Military Children And Youth – Come Grow With Us
Article | September 2021
Do you want to work with children, but you’re not sure where to start? Have you considered a career with the Department of Defense? You can apply for both entry and management-level positions in many child development programs and youth programs world-wide.
Marine Study Finds EFMP Enrollment Does Not Negatively Impact Military Careers
Article | April 2020
Good news: Enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP, does not negatively affect career progress and promotion, according to a study conducted by the Marine Corps Operational Analysis Division.
MilTax: Tax Services for the Military
General | March 2021
MilTax preparation and e-filing software is available mid-January through mid-October. Powered by an industry-leading tax service provider, it’s designed to address situations specific to the military. This easy-to-use, self-paced tax software walks you through a series of questions to help you complete and electronically file your federal return and up to three state tax forms. Calculations are 100% accurate – guaranteed by the software provider.
Free, Confidential Face-to-Face Non-medical Counseling
Article | November 2019
Sometimes strength means asking for help. Military OneSource and the Military and Family Life Counseling Program offer free, confidential, face-to-face non-medical counseling to support you with military and family life challenges like preparing for and handling a move or nurturing a relationship with a deployed spouse.
SECO and MSEP 101: Made for Military Spouse Employment
Article | September 2021
If you’re a military spouse looking for employment, meet two programs made exclusively for you — to get you career-ready and find a great job.
Spouse Education and Employment – The Essentials
Essentials | June 2019
As a military spouse, you have access to numerous resources that can help you achieve your education and career goals, whether they be finishing an undergraduate degree, pursuing a training certificate or landing a new job.
For Spouses – Resources
Resources | October 2020
As a military spouse, you have access to a number of resources that will help you achieve your education and career goals, whether it be finishing an undergraduate degree, pursuing a training certificate or landing a new job. Learn about the. …
Education, Training & Licensing – The Essentials
Essentials | December 2019
Going back to school as a military spouse is an investment in yourself, your career and your family’s future. Military OneSource provides useful tips as you take your first steps toward your educational goals or reinvigorating your career. You’ll find practical information so you can put your best foot forward and prepare for your quest – whether it’s identifying your career goals or taking the final steps to obtain them.
Balancing Work and Life as Dual Military Couples
Article | December 2018
When you’re married to another service member, you both share the honor of proudly serving your country. Dealing with deployments and separation can be demanding, but learning techniques to balance work and life can help you and your spouse stay connected.
Installation Employment Readiness Specialists: A Valuable Resource for You
Article | November 2018
While you can access certified career counselors through Military OneSource by calling 800-342-9647, you can also access face-to-care employment readiness specialists at most installations. They can help you with a wide range of employment-related areas through workshops, classes, small group instruction and one-on-one support.
SECO eNewsletter Archives
October 2020
A quarterly publication designed to provide military spouses and Military Spouse Employment Program partners with current information and resources from the four pillars of the Spouse Education and Training Program: career exploration, education. …
10 Great Resources for Military Spouse Jobs
Article | September 2021
There are two things military spouses should know: 1) change happens and 2) your military community has support to help you make the most of it. That’s especially true when it comes to job-finding and advancing your career. Here are 10 top tips for tapping into services that can help you find a great job.
What Service Members Need to Know About Employment
Article | October 2020
You’re closing the chapter on your military life and opening a new one. This means transitioning from being a soldier to a civilian employee in a company, nonprofit organization or maybe the government.
