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Alcohol & Drug Counselling Studies Programs

Jan 01st | In: military career, Program of Studies

Today, I would like to introduce to my blog reader who might have thought about a new career pursuing in 2012,  Alcohol & Drug Counselor might be a good career you should consider too.  The Alcohol and Drug Counseling program prepares you for employment as a Substance Abuse Counselor, a role that fills a growing need [...]

About Ch. 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill (Transfer of Eligibility)

Criteria: Ch. 33 benefits transferred to an eligible dependent by a veteran who fits the criteria for Ch. 33 benefits and:

Profit Colleges Target Military Personnel for High-Interest Private Loans

Nov 06th | In: military spouse, Military Spouse News

I am posting this news for all my blog readers because lots of spouse members I’ve known for years, they fall behind in their payments after graduating one of profit local or online colleges because the economy is hard for them to find jobs.

Top 20 Military Spouse Friendly Employers in 2012

Military Spouse magazine’s fifth annual list of Military Spouse-Friendly Employers. We’re once again putting the spotlight on companies that actively hire military spouses and work to keep them on board through the challenges of deployments and PCS moves.      

Same-Sex Military Couples Demand Equal Spousal Benefits

Oct 31st | In: military spouse, Military Spouse News

* For more info about Military Spouse Benefits – Please contact your military base educational specialist.

The Need to Support Students From Military Families

Jun 12th | In: Military Family

It’s time for America to honor our brave warriors, who have sacrificed so much, by assuring them that we will provide their children with the best public education possible. For too long, military children in public schools have been overlooked, moving from school to school an average of nine times during their K-12 years and [...]

All About DoD Military Spouse Preference Program

May 02nd | In: military spouse, MyCAA

About DoD Military Spouse Preference Program:Military Spouse Preference (MSP) derives from Public Law 99-145, “DoD Authorization Act of 1986″, Section 806, “Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses”. This section implemented measures to increase employment opportunities for spouses of members of the Armed Forces. The intent is to lessen the employment and career interruptions of spouses who [...]

Scholarship Available for Military Spouses & High School Seniors

The MacDill Officer’s Spouses’ Club is offering two $500 scholarships; one to a high school senior and one to a spouse. Another private scholarship programs for military spouses.  For high school seniors are on the lookout for last-minute scholarships to help pay for college, the MacDill Officer’s Spouses’ Club is offering a scholarship to Hillsborough, [...]

Military Families, Don’t Forget About Tax Advantages!

Mar 25th | In: Uncategorized

As 2011 tax deadline reaches, April 18, here are very good tax advantages for military families if they haven’t filed yet. As Service members and their families have a few tax advantages at their disposal, as well as a few extra days in which to complete their taxes this year, a Defense Department tax expert said. [...]

Military Spouses, Your Comments Help Us Boost Spouse Career Opportunities

Mar 07th | In: military spouse

Military spouses, you know better than anyone that military life puts on your efforts to pursue a career.  That’s why we need to hear from you.  Your comments are vital to our effort to boost spouse education and career opportunities. It’s important that you know how valuable your comments are.  We read them very carefully.  [...]