With Congressional authorization in Public Law 110-417, the Department of Defense is implementing the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program, providing resources and assistance to spouses of active duty services members, Guard and Reserve with a spouse on orders for one year, supporting their pursuit of a successful, long-term, portable career.
This centralized, virtual program, accessed through Military OneSource, will provide counseling and funding, up to $6,000, to assist with licensure, certification or education opportunities leading to portable employment opportunities.
· A spouse will call the Military OneSource Center (1.800.342.9647) and speak with a Career and Education Consultant.
· The Military One Source Career and Education Consultant will assist the spouse in selecting a career goal and entering a Career Plan into the online system “My Career Advancement Account.”
· Upon approval of the spouse’s Career Plan for education, training, certification or licensure, Department of Defense will provide direct payment to the Payee (school, institution, or program) though the designated government Portal.
· The spouse will report back to Military OneSource upon completion of the Plan and receipt of employment.
This Department of Defense funded program will be available April 2009. Program specifics are available for your review at www.militaryonesource.com
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The DoD point of contact is Mr. Mike Tevnan, 703.908.1237
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