If you’re a military spouse, there’s a Department of Defense program that could help you prepare for a high-demand, portable career. “MyCAA” is the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account. It’s a professional development program that helps military…
Blog Category: MyCAA Program
- Tue, 01/23/2018 - 21:30
- Wed, 10/04/2017 - 12:35
Ever heard of MyCAA? If you’re a military spouse, this Department of Defense program could help prepare you for a high-demand, portable career. Read on for some quick MyCAA facts you need to know. Scholarships for Military Spouses MyCAA is Military…
- Tue, 08/08/2017 - 12:49
A recent study shows that military spouses find it hard to get a job and are more likely to settle for positions below their education level. The United States has overlooked and underestimated their sacrifices for a long time. The country has forgotten…
- Thu, 07/06/2017 - 18:54
A permanent change of station (PCS) means major upheaval for the whole family. Packing up and moving to a different state or a different country is inherently stressful, even traumatic for children. Little ones have to say good bye to their friends, make…
- Tue, 06/27/2017 - 12:24
There’s no doubt about the challenges of having a loved one in the military: absences, lack of control, etc. But along with the challenges come certain advantages. Let’s take a look at a few: Tuition Assistance - Tuition Assistance insures up to a…
- Fri, 05/19/2017 - 19:40
Interested in going back to school? Want to change careers or start an exciting new one? Well, if your spouse is active duty military, you might be eligible for an educational grant up to $4,000! Here are some ways you can use this money to improve…
- Wed, 05/10/2017 - 12:22
So you’ve been approved. You’ve got a MyCAA scholarship for career training! As a military spouse, you already know what it’s like to support your family through deployments and moving duty stations. By furthering your education, now you can support…
- Tue, 05/09/2017 - 17:44
What is MyCAA? If you’re a military spouse, you most likely already know about the G.I. Bill. But do you know about MyCAA? It’s the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA), an educational grant program for military spouses. It’s a part of…
- Mon, 07/20/2015 - 17:04
As a military spouse, you know how hard it is to be hired when an employer learns of your affiliation to the military. Rightfully, employers want employees who will be around long-term. But have you considered pursuing a portable career? From the word…
- Mon, 05/18/2015 - 19:40
Military spouses are entitled to benefits that can help them adjust to the life in the military. One of those benefits is the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA). The program was designed to help military spouses pursue…