Bridging the gap on military spouse unemployment
(August 16, 2017)
California, MD- Traditionally, it is difficult for military spouses to expand their careers because of the demands of the military and their transient lifestyles. About 16 percent of military spouses are unemployed, despite their education, experience and credentials. The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) is stepping in to help reduce those unemployment numbers.
“The military spouse who wants to work should be able to work,” explained Sue Hoppin, president and founder of NMNS. The group, which was founded in 2010, focuses on networking, mentoring and professional development. For the past 25 years, Hoppin has focused on military family issues. “One of the things I found was that military spouses already had degrees and started on their careers but they didn't have a network.” That's where NMSN steps in.