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San Diego Metro Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative

San Diego Metro Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative. Navy College Office, Naval Base San Diego Bldg 151 (619)-556-4922. DOD and Dept of Labor. Greatly Increase military spouse employment opportunities Reduce time of unemployment between moves.

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San Diego Metro Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative

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  1. San Diego Metro Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative • Navy College Office, Naval Base San Diego • Bldg 151 • (619)-556-4922

  2. DOD and Dept of Labor • Greatly Increase military spouse employment opportunities • Reduce time of unemployment between moves

  3. Benefits for Eligible Career Fields • Up to $3,000 for One Year • May be Renewed one Additional Year • Total for Two Years up to $6,000

  4. Spouses of Enlisted Ranks E-5 and Below are Eligible

  5. Spouses of Officers Ranks O-1 to O-3 are Eligible

  6. Other Eligibility Criteria • Open to those with some college • Must at least have HS Diploma or GED • Married to sponsor at a demonstration site (i.e. San Diego Metro) • Sponsor must have at least 1 year remaining at site • Not receiving TAA or WIA funding

  7. Health Care Information Technology Education Financial Services Construction/Skills Trades Trades were chosen on basis of career portability and high growth nationally. Approved Careers

  8. Health Care Examples • Nurses • Dental Hygienist • Pharmacy Technician • And More

  9. Information Technology Examples • Network Analyst • Database Administrator • And More

  10. Education Examples • Teachers • Teacher’s Assistant • And More

  11. Financial Services Examples • Claims Adjusters • Credit Analysts • Bank Tellers • And More

  12. Construction and Skilled Trades Examples • Carpenters • Electricians • And More

  13. To Apply, Step Number One • Check out eligibility, criteria, and program information by visiting www.milspouse.org

  14. Step Number Two • Receive Counseling at the Fleet and Family Support Center

  15. Step Number Three • Briefing at Navy College • Individual Counseling

  16. Step Number Four • Visit a Career One-Stop Center • San Diego South Metro Career Center • Ph: 619-266-4200 • San Diego Career Opportunity Partners • Ph: 619-516-2200 • South County Career Center • Ph: 619-628-0300 • South Metro/Grant Hill Branch • Ph: 619-233-6829

  17. Step Number Five – Choose a School • Naval Base San Diego Community Colleges • Central Texas College (On Base) • San Diego City College (On Base) • Southwestern College (Off Base) • Coastline Community College (Distance Learning)

  18. Four Year Colleges • National University(On Base) • Southern Illinois University(On Base) • Excelsior College(Distance Learning) • Fort Hays State(Distance Learning) • Saint Leo(Distance Learning) • Thomas Edison State(Distance Learning) • University of Maryland(Distance Learning)

  19. Other Schools • Other Colleges and Career Schools are Eligible • Must be Accredited by National or Regional Accrediting Body

  20. Final Steps • Decide on Field of Study • Review School and Major Requirements • Choose a School • Submit Application • Graduate!!

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