• Military OneSource’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities website is always an excellent first stop. Here, you will find resources to explore career options, tools to help get you career ready, and even ways to help you network (don’t miss their Military Spouse Employment Partnership program). Did we mention that they offer free career coaching for military spouses, too?
• Also check out the Military OneSource Military Spouse Transition Program, which was designed to help military spouses plan, prepare, and be ready for their family’s transition out of the military.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers program offers no-cost virtual workshops for military spouses and caregivers to help them plan and prepare for their job search. Available classes include Mastering Resume Essentials, Career Credentials, Federal Hiring, Interview Skills, LinkedIn Profiles, Entrepreneurship, and more.

• The Army is improving career and employment opportunities for military spouses through new programs and existing partnerships. 
• Both the Army MWR Employment Readiness Program and Army Spouse Employment, Career and Education programs offer resources to help military families with their career plans and job search.
• The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers educational and career counseling for veteran family members. 
• Hiring Our Heroes offers several programs and resources for military spouses, including professional development and networking programs, hiring fairs, the Career Spark resume builder for military spouses, and fellowship programs for veterans AND military spouses.
• RecruitMilitary’s Military Spouse Resource Center offers job fairs, webinars/workshops, networking guidance, resume and interview help, and more for military spouses.
• Going back to work after a long career break? Look for “returnship” programs and opportunities with potential employers. Research organizations that specifically help those returning to work. There are temporary, permanent and remote positions available. Some offer a free returning to work kit of information to help get started. Three places to start your search are iRelaunch, ReacHire, and Path Forward.
• Most of the military community hiring fairs that we post about every week on our Soldier for Life social media channels are for service members, veterans, AND military spouses (or find them via our Get Hired page).

• In order to alleviate some of the challenges caused by the relicensing process, many states have implemented or are in the process of implementing license portability measures for military spouses including expedited applications, temporary licenses, or complete license recognition.
• The U.S. Department of Labor’s Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options map shows state-by-state license recognition information, and CareerOneStop lists license requirements by state.

• Read more about Transferring Your Professional License from Military OneSource or check out this information about renewing a professional license from the National Military Family Association.
• Military spouses are also eligible to receive up to $1,000 in reimbursements for job relicensing costs during PCS moves.
• Army Emergency Relief also provides assistance to spouses of Regular Army and Army National Guard/U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers on Title 10 Active Guard Reserve tours for state relicensing and recertification fees.