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Military Spouse Training and Resources

The Resources and training information and tools below will help military spouses through your federal career job search.

Executive Orders for Military Spouse Employment

Executive Order 13473 – Executive Order Military Spouse Non-Competitive Appointing for Certain Military Spouses

Executive Order 13832 – Executive Order Enhancing Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointments of Military Spouses

Memo – Recent Changes to the Noncompetitive Hiring Authority of Military Spouses, Executive Order 13832, Enhancing Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointment of Military Spouses and Public Law, 115-232, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

OCHCO Bulletin - Modification of Provisions Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Certain Military Spouses

Military Spouse Fact Sheet

Military Spouse Fact Sheet

Tips for Military Spouses

Tips For Military Spouses

Federal government has established an appointing authority for military spouses. While spouses will not receive Veteran’s Preference, they are eligible to be considered for Federal employment. Learn more on how a spouse, you could be eligible for employment by reading the Tips for Military Spouses

Virtual Training Opportunities

If you have questions about these sessions, please email outreach@opm.gov or submit questions to VESO for assistance on the website.


Additional Training Resources



Employment & Education Resources

MSEP 360


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Connecting with the Community via Social Media, Newsletters and Blogs

SECO Facebook Page
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Military One Source EPublications


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Additional Resources

Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MYCAA) Programs

DOL Military Spouses


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