Military spouses looking to return to the workforce or launch a new career are invited to apply for the new Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program. This program is part of the Taking Care of People directive from the Department of Defense. The program from the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) section of Military One Source is a competitive multi-year program that provides spouses with paid 12-week fellowships at employers across various industries and locations. All fellowships are located within the continental United States.
The program will run for three years with rolling application acceptance dates. Not all applications will lead to fellowships, but they will lead to connections with a career coach to assist the applicant in getting ready for moving forward with a career of interest.
Eligibility:
-Career-ready spouses of members of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force to include active, reserve, and National Guard components
-Fellowships are chosen based on previous work experience and the applicant’s previous education
How to Apply:
-Click the link here
-Answer the questions to ensure eligibility and then complete the application
-If not able to apply, you will be connected to an SECO career coach
How is a Fellowship Program chosen?
After application, the applicant’s location, education, and ability to commit are taken into account.
There are both in-person and remote fellowship opportunities.
If you have a specific question about the SECO Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program, email MSCAP@uschamber.com.
This program is separate from the Hiring Our Heroes program, which provides coaching and fellowships. If someone interested does not get into the SECO program, check out the Hiring Our Heroes program.
MyCAA
Another program available to military spouses desiring to further their education is the MyCAA program. Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school and have the ability to request tuition assistance while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders are eligible to participate in the MyCAA funding. The first 1,250 approved applicants in pay grades E-6 and O-3 will receive MyCAA financial assistance based on available funding. The MyCAA program provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. Read all about the MyCAA program and contact information for any questions.
Further resources for spouse employment can be found here.
