Once the pilot ends, spouses could be offered permanent positions with participating companies. Image: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffMilitary spouses could be eligible to take part in a 12-week paid fellowship program, aimed at expanding their employment opportunities. The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot program is open to active-and reserve-component spouses of those serving in the Defense Department’s five branches. Civilian employers in a wide array of industries across the country would provide the jobs.
“The military spouse career accelerator pilot is a game changer for career ready military spouses,” said Patricia Montes Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy. “The department has partnered with Hiring our Heroes to provide robust and meaningful fellowship placement that could lead to full-time employment. Military spouses have made it clear that meaningful employment is essential to their quality of life. We hope this program provides them a strong start to solid employment opportunities.”
Once spouses are accepted into the program, they would be placed in jobs with companies near where they live and could use their specific skills and work experiences. They would receive training and mentoring services as well. Once the pilot ends, these spouses could be offered permanent positions with participating companies.
The pilot will run for three years. Spouses can apply anytime during its duration. New job opportunities will be added monthly.
More information is available on the MySECO (Spouse Education and Career Opportunities) website.
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