Military spouses face employment challenges
Military spouses face a very high unemployment rate, even though many are highly educated.
and last updated 2021-05-06 12:42:20-04
COLORADO SPRINGS â Military spouses face a very high unemployment rate, even though many are highly educated.
Rebecka O Neal was turned down for a dozen promotions in her last job, and she says it was because of her family s military lifestyle.
O Neal is just one of the thousands of spouses who have gone through the same thing. People wanted me, but people didn t want to promote me and that was terrible, said Rebecka O Neal, military spouse.
By MHS Communications Courtesy Article Dover Air Force Base, Del., –
Army Major Gen. (Dr.) George Ned Appenzeller would love it if the military administered every COVID-19 vaccine to every service member.
But the assistant director for combat support at the Defense Health Agency told those in attendance at the third Military Health System and Military OneSource COVID-19 Town Hall that the where is not important. I would love to be the one to put the vaccine in everyone s arm, but if it s available to you in your local community, I suggest you go ahead and get it wherever you can get it first, he said during the event, held live on streaming platforms on April 14.
Family policy appointee will bring more military family voices to DoD, including her own 4 hours ago Patricia Barron, pictured here with Elmo and Rosita, was on the advisory committee for Sesame Workshop s programs to support military families. (Courtesy of Patricia Barron) Long before Patricia Barron was sworn in as head of military community and family policy at the Defense Department, she was well aware of persistent challenges for military families. She’s lived the life. During her husband’s 30-year Army career, they made 14 permanent change of station moves, and she has nursing licenses from seven states. The most lasting impact was the effect their military experience had on their three children, she said. “I recognize how hard it was for them. It affected my oldest child the most. I am very sensitive to the challenges of PCS moves and starting all over again,” said Barron, in a recent interview with Military Times.
San Antonio Charter Chapter is All Set to Celebrate International Coaching Week 2021 San Antonio Charter Chapter proudly celebrates the International coaching week 2021 and for the celebration they have arranged for a week long series of programs.
BriefingWire.com, 4/22/2021 - (April 23, 2021): ICF San Antonio is excited to announce International Coaching Week 2021! The Board of Directors is proud to announce a unique experience for our members and friends of the chapter during the week of May 17th to the 21st 2021. May 17-21 for the following: From Reality to Possibility Programming is as mentioned
? Monday: 11:30 - 1:00 pm Perspective and coaching trends from Global Board Members to launch International Coaching week
The National Military Spouse Network Creates Advisory Council to Further Mission and Direction in Serving the Nation s Military Spouse Community
Newly-Formed Group Includes Seven Renowned Experts in Government, Law, Military Service, and Foreign Affairs
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NMSN), the premiere organization supporting the professional and personal growth of the nation s military spouses, is kicking off its second decade of serving the military spouse community with the addition of a policy team member and the formation of an seven-member advisory council dedicated to steering the company s long-term growth and expansion.
Members of the Advisory Council, led by NMSN Founder and President