Underemployment—when your employment does not match your desires, education or experience—affects 63 percent of military spouses, according to the Blue Star Families 2021 Military Families Lifestyle Survey. As the population of female Veterans grows, challenges arise when they look for a civilian job.
To help alleviate the employment concerns of female Veterans and military spouses, AARP teamed up with Blue Star Families to hold a virtual town hall highlighting job search tips and resources.
“When you’re a Veteran or military spouse, it can be challenging to know where to start your job search and how to get employers to understand how your job skills and military experience relate to a new position,” said Troy Broussard, senior adviser of the AARP Veterans and Military Families Initiative and a U.S. Army Desert Storm Veteran. “That’s why we teamed up with Blue Star Families to help female Veterans and military spouses learn how to effectively leverage their military backgrounds to give them an edge in today’s competitive job market.”
“Military spouses and female Veterans are looking for opportunities to make networking connections and receive help in preparing for job interviews,” said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. “During this event, one attendee commented, ‘Thank you for connecting everyone! My LinkedIn is blowing up, and I love it! Love this incredible community!’”
Watch a recap of the town hall and check out the free resources offered by AARP and Blue Star Families, including:
AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Center: Explore free resources made to help the 8.7 million Veterans in the United States workforce at aarp.org/VetsJobCenter.
AARP Skills Builder for Work: Take free skill building classes available at aarp.org/workskills, including the Veterans Career Advantage Course, which focuses on career planning and skills development.
AARP Job Board: Select the “Veterans Wanted” filter to find employers who seek transitioning and former service members.
AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Search Toolkit: A comprehensive guide to find and secure employment, available at AARP.org/VetsJobToolkit.
Blue Star Families Military Spouse Resources: Find career development resources, such as mentor or employment opportunities in tech, telework or any temp or direct-hire job.
Bookmark the Veterans, Military and Their Families page on AARP.org: Stay up to date with the latest news and information impacting older Veterans at aarp.org/Veterans. AARP resources for Veterans are free and available to nonmembers.
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