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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.
Career Coaching – The Essentials
Essentials | December 2019
The Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, or SECO, program provides comprehensive counseling services free of charge to all eligible military spouses. Employment readiness specialists are also available at most installations to assist military spouses with many different employment-related issues such as education, training and licensing, employment readiness, career connections and referrals to other services.
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. By tapping into your network of support and accessing a variety of programs and resources, you can continue to advance your career while building a new nest.
Military Spouses: Let the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Help You Find a Job
Article | May 2020
If you need a job, particularly one that is potentially flexible and portable, look no further than the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Career Portal.
Military Spouse Jobs Overseas
Article | April 2020
You’ve just found out you’re moving overseas. You’re shaking up your world, and new possibilities and experiences await you. Perhaps a new job awaits you, too.
7 Tips for Considering Telecommuting as a Military Spouse
Article | September 2021
If you are interested in working from home or alleviating the stress of daily traffic, you may want to consider telecommuting and teleworking.
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.
Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act for Divorced Spouses in the Military
Article | March 2018
The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act is a federal law that provides certain benefits to former spouses of military members.
Military Spouse Preference for Department of Defense Employment
Article | April 2019
Moving doesn’t have to disrupt your career, because as a military spouse you may get preference when you apply for Department of Defense civilian jobs. The Military Spouse Preference program gives preference to military spouses for Department of Defense civilian jobs.
Life as a Male Military Spouse
Article | January 2022
As a male military spouse, you are part of a community that values you.
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.
Career Connections – The Essentials
Essentials | December 2019
According to a recent LinkedIn survey, networking leads to 85 percent of jobs, but it requires more than just adding contacts to your LinkedIn account. Connecting with people in your chosen field and staying in touch with them throughout your career is a skill that requires time and practice. Military OneSource teaches military spouses how to build and sustain key relationships that lead to jobs and directs them to programs such as the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, which includes more than 300 employer partners who have hired over 90,000 military spouses. You could be next.
Career Exploration – The Essentials
Essentials | January 2020
Military OneSource provides practical guidance to military spouses exploring new careers – offering strategies on seeking federal employment, telecommuting work and other portable careers. You’ll also find comprehensive education career support through the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, or SECO, program and other resources. Check out useful tips and tools that will help you research and define your career path.
Career Coaching for Military Spouses
Article | July 2020
Deciding on a career or finding a job isn’t easy when your family moves every few years. The military spouse in your life can get help through free career coaching from the Department of Defense.
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. …
Joining the Military Community – The Essentials
Essentials | September 2020
As you settle in, you’ll want to take advantage of the numerous ways to connect to your new military community and neighbors. That means making friends, doing fun activities during your free time, finding resources to learn hobbies and knowing where to turn when you need help.
Benefits for Members of the National Guard and Reserves
Article | September 2021
Through programs like Military OneSource, the Department of Defense offers resources, services and tools to help individuals and families navigate civilian and military life. These benefits are designed to be accessible to those who don’t live near an installation. Learn what’s available so you don’t miss out.
Accessing and Updating Your Military OneSource Account
Article | February 2022
With the breadth of information publicly available on Military OneSource, you may wonder why you need a Military OneSource account, how to update your password or who to contact if you need help troubleshooting your account. Behind the Military OneSource login, you get access to many tools and additional content.
Expanded Hourly Child Care Options
February 2022
The Department of Defense offers military parents a variety of child care services so each family can find a solution that fits their needs. Military OneSource now provides MilParents another way to find hourly child care.
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