DECEMBER 8, 2023 - The California Department of Consumer Affairs launched a new process and portal in support of servicemembers and their families following new federal and state laws this year. Known as the Federal Professional License Portability and State Registration portal, this new DCA online portal will allow boards and bureaus to accept online requests from military … [Read more...]
MilSpo Career Expo Enhances Spouse Employment Prospects
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program and the Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville, a program with the Center of Economic Empowerment and Development, are partnering again for the 3rd Annual MilSpo Career Expo scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Smith Lake Recreation Center. Registration for the event is now … [Read more...]
DoD Launches Reserve Component Spouse Survey
JULY 25, 2023 - The Defense Department launched its 2023 Reserve Component Spouse Survey (RCSS), the leading source of information about reserve spouses and their families. This is the first survey of reserve spouses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic, spouse employment, activations, deployments and food security. … [Read more...]
DOJ Reinforces SCRA License Portability Provision
JULY 15, 2023 - The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families. The letter informs state licensing authorities about Congress’s recent amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that allows servicemembers and their spouses to use their … [Read more...]
Useful Information You Should Know About Military Divorce
JUNE 20, 2023 - Divorce is common and continues to happen to couples globally. However, it can become challenging when dealing with a military divorce compared to a typical divorce. Are you married to someone in the military, or are you an active duty member yourself? If so, you need to know some helpful information that will help you to navigate the divorce process … [Read more...]