CAA In The News

Officials Extend Spouse Career Advancement Initiative

May 15, 2008 - By Barbara A. Goodno, Special to American Forces Press Service

Career and training opportunities for military spouses just got better, as the Defense and Labor departments' career advancement demonstration project has been expanded to include all active-duty military spouses, along with four additional career fields.

Program Aids Military Spouse Career Advancement

April 25, 2008 - By Marci Royal Huggins, Staff writer, FayObserver.com

More military spouses than ever have a chance to get money to improve their job chances.

Military Spouse Education Gets Funding

April 25, 2008 - By Ilin Chen, News 14Carolina

North Carolina has gotten about $7 million from the federal government for a new program that helps military spouses pay for their education. 

Military Spouse Training Offered

April 24, 2008 - A FayObserver.com Publication

A program to help military spouses pay for tuition, books and other expenses will be introduced to the public during an event this morning.

More Portable Career Opportunities for Milspouses

Week of April 21, 2008 - A Military Spouse Career Center Publication

Departments of Defense and Labor expands the pilot program to help Milspouses take their careers on the road With Career Advancement Accounts.

Military Spouse Career Program Expands

April 18, 2008 - By Terry Howell, Military.com

U.S. Defense and Labor Departments Announce New Career Program For Military Spouses

November 14, 2007 - A Dol.gov Publication

The U.S. Departments of Defense and Labor today announced plans to jointly provide military spouses with opportunities to pursue portable careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations.

Education And Training For Spouses

Week of November 26, 2007 - A Military.com Publication

The new Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative will set up accounts for eligible spouses in eight states to cover expenses directly related to post-secondary education and training in health care, education, information technology, construction trades, financial services, and other high-growth, portable fields.

New Program For Military Spouses Draws Keen Interest

November 24, 2007 - By Rick Rogers, Union-Tribune Staff Writer

"CAMP PENDLETON - The queue is quickly forming at Camp Pendleton for an innovative program that would pay up to $6,000 for each eligible military spouse to gain education and training in portable, high-demand careers."

Spouse Program Takes Off in Florida

November 17, 2007 - Northwest Florida Daily News via Military.com

"EGLIN AFB - Helping spouses of U.S. troops get education, training or equipment for "portable careers" is the purpose of a $4.4 million federal grant to three Florida military installations, including Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field.*

New Initiative Offers Education, Training Funds For Military Spouses

November 16, 2007 - By Staff Sgt. LuCelia Ball, 96th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

"EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Eglin has qualified to be one of three military installations in Florida to receive money from the Military Spouse Career Advancement initiative."

New Program Opens Doors For Junior Military Spouses

November 16, 2007 - By Tech. Sgt. Angela Shepherd, 1st SOW Public Affairs

"HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. - The military has extended yet another generous opportunity to spouses of junior enlisted and officer members."

DOD, Labor Department Create Job Program For Military Spouses

November 16, 2007 - By Lisa Burgess, Stars and Stripes

The Defense and Labor Departments have created a program to help military spouses pursue careers in sectors that are in such high demand that they are immune to frequent household moves.

New Program to Boost Army's Employment Aid to Spouses

November 15, 2007 - By Gary Sheftick, Army News

The Departments of Defense and Labor announced a joint program Wednesday to provide military spouses with resources to help find jobs, receive training and launch careers.

Military's New Plan: Educating Spouses

November 15, 2007 - By Paul M. Krawzak, Copley News Service, San Diego Union Tribune

"In its latest bid to recruit and retain service members by focusing on their families' needs, the Pentagon yesterday announced a program to help military spouses train for high-growth, portable careers."

U.S. Defense and Labor Departments Announce New Career Program for Military Spouses

November 15, 2007 - Workforce ATM article

" The U.S. Departments of Defense and Labor have announced plans to jointly provide military spouses with opportunities to pursue portable careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations."

DoD Moves to Help Spouses Build Careers

November 15, 2007 - By Christian Lowe, Military.com

Any savvy individual in or around the military knows that it's not just the person wearing the uniform that matters; it's also the support of a spouse that makes those deploying overseas truly "combat effective."

U.S. Defense and Labor Departments Announce New Career Program For Military Spouses

November 14, 2007 - A Dol.gov Publication

The U.S. Departments of Defense and Labor today announced plans to jointly provide military spouses with opportunities to pursue portable careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations.

New Initiative Offers Education, Training Funds For Military Spouses

November 14, 2007 - By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates joined Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Nov. 14 in supporting a new initiative to help military spouses get the education and other credentials needed to pursue careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations.

Colorado Receives Two Grants to Assist Military Spouses in Need of Job Training Skills

November 14, 2007 - Office Of Gov. Bill Ritter, JR. Press Release

"Gov. Bill Ritter announced today that Colorado has received two federal grants worth $2.7 million that will provide training funds to the spouses of military service personnel, assisting them in making career advancements."

Pilot Program Encourages Career Advancement For Your Spouse

November 14, 2007 - By Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks, Marine Forces Pacific

"The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Labor, kicked off the Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative in eight different states, Nov. 14."