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Aid for Military Spouses Expands

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Education benefits for active duty military spouses keeps getting better and better. The government recently announced it will expand the Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative to include the military spouses of all ranks, which will be a real boost for military spouse education training.

The pilot program began in January and provides military spouses at 18 select installations with Career Advancement Accounts (CAA) - funds which provide eligible military spouses with $3,000 for post-secondary education. And this funding is not to be confused with a loan program: this is a military spouse scholarship opportunity, which means spouses do not need to pay this money back.

The program originally was for spouses whose service member spouses were in grades E-1 through E-5 and O-1 through O-3. Now the program will be open to military spouses of all ranks, allowing more and more men and women to access career training.

The program has proved to be popular at the 18 pilot installations, with more than 900 spouses having started school and begun enjoying their military spouse benefits.

The expansion of the Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative will also allow spouses to receive money for remedial training and licensing courses, as well as being able to choose from a broader range of career training fields.

A host of federal efforts now, including last fall's Army Family Covenant, are aimed at reducing the stark unemployment numbers that face spouses in all service branches; in time, more well-trained spouses, should translate into more jobs for military spouses.

By helping military spouses with access and funding for career education, it's believed that military spouses can enjoy greater pay, career satisfaction and more stability. And in the end, as it's often been noted, the military family is the leading support system for many Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen.
Allied Schools, www.education4military.com

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Military Spouses Build Nationwide Career with Medical Training

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Military spouses have the opportunity to build a solid career and support their families nationwide with medical career training programs.

Enrolling in an online course provides them with a flexible and rewarding way to prepare for a long-term career in a medical office or at home. With the medical field projected to grow at a steady rate, they have the ability to build a career anywhere in the nation with skills they can take with them wherever they go.

Distance education schools are creating programs tailored to the growing needs of military spouses. These schools recognize the need to provide flexible career training to help these individuals build a career and contribute to the family income. Online courses provide military spouses with the opportunity to learn from the comfort of their home, on their own schedule and at their own pace. They can train anywhere in the world while maintaining the responsibilities of family life. Course discounts can make starting a career affordable and easy.

"We know that the life of a military spouse includes living on a flexible schedule and learning to quickly adapt to change," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "Online medical training programs help them provide for their families and reach their own career goals while their partners are on duty."

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical industry will have the strongest employment growth of any industry within the next decade. Continued advances in technology, as well as a growing and aging population, are expected to spur this growth and create opportunities for well-trained individuals.

Distance education schools are tailoring their course offerings to meet this growth by offering career training in areas with high career potential, including medical billing, medical coding, medical transcription, medical administrative assistant, and more. These careers provide military spouses with options when it comes to building a career - they can join a medical office team or work from the convenience of home. There are opportunities in doctors' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and more.

When choosing a distance education school, military spouses should look for live personalized support that is available throughout the duration of their program. It is important that they can reach staff members via phone, e-mail and fax to help at every stage of their training and receive one-on-one support. Job assistance programs can give them the skills to start their new career. From preparing an effective resume and cover letter to conducting a successful interview, they can make a smooth transition into the workplace. Click here to learn more about military spouse scholarships.

"Education providers have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of military spouses," said Achenbach."It should be the school's goal to make the process as smooth as possible and provide them with all of the resources they need to benefit their families."

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