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New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities
Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.
By Karen Jowers
Latest "Military Spouse Employment" stories
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Opinion
Sacrifices for military readiness are a family affair
A 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.
By James D. Rodriguez
DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licenses
This Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.
By Karen Jowers
Employment proposal may help military spouses, but it could hurt, too
Would giving military spouses USERRA protections help them, or discourage companies from hiring them?
By Karen Jowers
Biden looks to boost military spouse employment with new order
The president and First Lady will travel to North Carolina to announce the new plans to support the spouses of service members.
How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?
Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.
By Karen Jowers