Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative

Flexible education funding accounts pay expenses related to post-secondary education and training

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative is a pilot program jointly sponsored by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to assist military spouses in preparing for portable careers by providing them with education and training in high-growth, high-demand occupations.

This fantastic opportunity for military spouses enables eligible candidates to receive career advancement accounts in the amount of $3,000 for one year and is renewable for a second year for an additional $3,000. The money can be used to pay for expenses related to postsecondary education and training to include tuition, books, equipment, and credentialing and licensing fees in nationally identified high-growth, portable career fields such as education, health care, information technology, construction trades and financial services.

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This joint venture initially covers eight states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, North Carolina, and Washington; targeting 18 military installations, including Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Voluntary Education Centers (FCCJ) and One-Stop Career Centers (Family Service Centers) will collaborate to provide career counseling, guidance and assessments to support military spouse career and education choices.

The first accounts will be issued to allow training to begin in January 2008 to coincide with the education enrollment cycle. The Military Education Institute at FCCJ has supported the educational needs of service members and their families for over thirty years. Additional information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www.MilSpouse.org, or you can contact us directly at military@fccj.edu.