Spouse Employment

Spouses collaborate during the AY26 Military Spouse and Family Program Executive Leadership Development Course–Spouse at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. — Spouse Employment

The Army is improving career and employment opportunities for Spouses through new programs and existing partnerships. The Army is implementing a holistic approach to helping Spouses find jobs, build careers and improve their quality of life.

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Army Resources

Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources, education and support for every stage of financial readiness.
Employment Readiness Program offers resources to help with your career plan and job search.
- Employment Readiness Program Resources (Video)
Financial Readiness Program offers a comprehensive array of initiatives, policies, educational resources, advocacy efforts and oversight required for Soldiers and Families to achieve personal financial readiness in support of mission readiness.
Navigating Civilian Employment is a guide intended to help Spouses understand the federal hiring process and the experience of working in the federal government.

Additional Resources

Career Dreamer Tool: This site offers a fun way to explore career possibilities using AI.
Chamber of Commerce Directory lists local chamber of commerce by states, territories or cities.
Department of Labor Military Spouse Licensure Reciprocity offers the legislation and policies occupational licensing compacts for military spouses.
Hire Heroes USA offers job postings for the military community.
Hiring Our Heroes has worked to connect the military community with meaningful employment opportunities.
Military One Source - For Spouses comprehensive education and career guidance, support and resources to military spouses pursuing employment or an advanced degree.
MilSpouse Money Mission® is a resource that helps educate and empower Spouses to elevate their Families by making smart money moves.
Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Home Based Businesses allow Families to work from their Army quarters, developing rewarding careers that follow them through PCS moves.
Paradigm Switch is a virtual resource that connects military spouses with other career-oriented military spouses for motivation, mentorship and community.
Small Business Administration supports military spouse entrepreneurs with training, counseling, and other resources.
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities provides education and career guidance to military Spouses worldwide and oﬀers comprehensive resources and tools for all stages of their career progression.
- Telework Opportunities for Military Spouses
- Transferring Your License
USA Jobs is an online database to find federal government jobs.
- Getting Started for Military Spouses

Partnerships & Programs

AAFES Virtual Contact Center Brochure offers information about how to become a Virtual Agent for AAFES.
AAFES Military Spouse Recruitment offers information on employment with the Exchange and allows Military Spouses to have a career they can take with them as they PCS with their military member.
American Corporate Partners is a nationwide nonprofit organization that offers Veterans and Active-Duty Spouses mentoring.
Department of Defense (DoDEA) School offers employment for teachers, school counselors, nurses, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists and more.
DoD Civilian Careers for Military Spouses offers civilian employment programs like Military Spouse Preference and Noncompetitive Appointing Authority.
Military Spouse Ambassador Network is a group of organizations united to help military Spouses achieve their education and career goals.
Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot offers spouses bespoke paid 12-week internships in industries that are best suited to their skillsets.
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network provides no-cost career exploration, employment readiness, job placement, and ongoing career development services to military Spouses, dependents of working age, and caregivers to wounded veterans.
Military Spouse Employment Partnership connects spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses.
Red Cross Dental Assistant Program is a dental assistant training program provided through a partnership between the American Red Cross and the military.
The USO is an organization that serves the men and women in the U.S. military, and their Families, throughout their time in uniform.

Policies

Spouse Employment

Army Quality of Life

Spouse Employment