Military Spouse Resources

Have you just moved to Eastern North Carolina and are thinking to yourself "I just left a great job. What's next?"  Are you worried about finding a new career? Wondering where to start? 

It's tough moving around every few years and having to reestablish yourself in a new place especially when you don't know anyone. Many of us at the ECWDB and local NCWorks Career Centers have been right where you are now and know all too well the struggle of uprooting just when we get comfortable. We are here to help you! 

If you are looking for a job, you can check out NCWorks.gov for job postings or contact your local NCWorks Career Center to speak with a Career Advisor.

If you need to prepare for a career, contact a Career Advisor at your local NCWorks Career Center who can help you with a variety of job seeker services, prepare for a career, and connect you to training assistance.

Here are some other great resources that may help you navigate your newest move:

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS):
MCCS MCAS Cherry Point
MCCS Camp Lejeune-New River

Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base:
Airman & Family Readiness Center

North Carolina Department of Revenue:
Armed Forces and Military Spouse Tax Information

Occupational Licensing:
Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options
North Carolina Law on Military Spouse License Transfer Options

Licensing Reimbursement Programs:
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard

CareerOneStop Occupational License Finder

Military One Source:
Military OneSource - Free 24/7 Support for Your MilLife
Military Spouse Employment Partnership - The Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses.
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) - The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance for licenses, certifications, or Associate’s degrees to pursue an occupation or career field. 
2020 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium - Catch up on recorded webinars from the 2020 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium. No matter where you are in your career, these sessions can help you imagine where your career path will go and build a plan to achieve that vision.