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April 4, 2023
3 Reasons Why Now Is the Right Time to Hire a Military Spouse

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot is a low-risk option for military-ready employers.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Military Spouse
January 13, 2023
More than 800 Military Spouses Apply for New Fellowship Opportunity

The recently launched Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot provides paid 12-week fellowships to eligible military spouses.

Articles Career Planning Employer Military Spouse
Mears fellow Marivel Ramos
January 13, 2023
‘Without Hiring Our Heroes, a Job Offer Wouldn’t Have Happened’: Meet Marivel Ramos

After applying for jobs in her career field and not receiving a response, this frustrated military spouse applied for a fellowship.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Microsoft rep talks with Marine
January 9, 2023
Hiring Our Heroes Serves More Military Job Seekers Than Ever Before

More than 50,000 military community members participated in HOH events and programs.

Articles Stories of Success Employer Service Member
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December 5, 2022
More Than 3,500 Career Forward Learners Gain Competitive Skills

Google Career Certificates provide the skills veterans and military spouses need to stay competitive in today’s workforce.

Articles Career Planning Military Spouse Veteran
CVS Health employees talking
November 29, 2022
With a Mission-First Mentality, CFP Fellow Assists 27,500 CVS Health® Colleagues

U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant is recognized for her response to those impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Articles Stories of Success Service Member Veteran
headshot of military spouse Shala Gee
October 25, 2022
This Army Spouse Went From Substitute Teacher to Sales Administrative Assistant, Thanks to the Fellowship Program

The Military Spouse Fellowship Program opens the door at companies open to hiring military spouses.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
August 31, 2021
Meet the First Army Soldier to Get Hired Through the Salesforce Fellowship Program

The Salesforce Fellowship Program is a Department of Defense SkillBridge-eligible internship connecting transitioning service members with in-demand roles at host companies throughout the United States.

Articles Career Planning Service Member
Workers working on a solar panel
June 10, 2021
Veterans Find Bright Futures in Solar Industry

On rooftops and in offices across the country, veterans power the solar industry every day.

Articles Career Planning Service Member Veteran