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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has programs to help veterans adjust to life after service. One of these is the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program, designed to help veterans with disabilities find their way back into the workforce. This program isn’t just about getting any job available; it’s about using work as a way… Read more »
The Defense Department and State Department have partnered to expand job opportunities for military spouses overseas. The two agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU designed to streamline the employment process for military spouses interested in working remotely as federal employees. Barriers to Military Spouse Job Opportunities? A military spouse who has a… Read more »
If you’re looking for employment post-service, many resources are available to assist you. It’s important to understand, though, that not all information you come across is written or compiled by experts in the military. This matters because skills learned in the military can often be difficult to translate into civilian terms. It can also be… Read more »
A military spouse in Texas has won her lawsuit against the state of Texas for refusing to accept her out-of-state school counseling license. Learn more.
VA-rated disabled veterans may qualify for additional preference for competitive examinations for Civil Service jobs, state government employment, or municipal jobs. Learn more.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released statistics on veteran unemployment, and the numbers are encouraging. Especially when compared to the unemployment numbers for non-veterans. The DOL released figures on the March 2023 unemployment numbers on April 7, 2023, noting, “the veteran unemployment rate was 2.4%, down from the 2.5% the previous month and… Read more »
Discover the professional license transfer policy for Coast Guard spouses, which aims to make it easier to continue working when moving to a new state. Read more.
The Air Force and Space Force have implemented a policy to help spouses transfer their professional licenses when moving to a new state. Read more.
Find out about the Marine Corps military spouse license transfer policy, designed to help spouses maintain their careers when relocating with their service member. Read more.
Learn about the Navy’s Military Spouse License Transfer Policy. Keep your career on track while supporting your service member.