Adapting to Uncertainty: Tailored Resources for Military Spouses Impacted by Recent Federal Employment Shifts

Written by: Kayla Reed-Fitzke, PhD, LMFT and Abby Keeler, BS

In a previous blog, we highlighted the recent Executive Branch memorandums that are affecting federally employed military spouses, specifically regarding remote work. The BLUF: military spouses in federal positions working remotely were mandated to return to the office alongside others in the federal workforce, then were exempted from the mandate. Other military spouses were let go in government layoffs. Both groups of spouses are navigating sudden shifts in daily routines and/or positions.

Given the recent increase of uncertainty surrounding career opportunities and/or job security in federal employment, several organizations in support of military spouses are offering tailored, timely resources. Such offerings are responsive to the unique environment which current military spouses find themselves in. It may be challenging for providers to try to stay on top of an ever-evolving target and keep track of what resources are best suited to the needs of the military spouses you are supporting. So here are some of the latest offerings you can add to your resource list:

SECO (Spouse Education & Career Opportunities) is now offering a new career interruptions coaching package providing one-on-one support for federally employed military spouses who have been impacted by recent workforce actions. Resources within this package include support in re-languaging a federal resume to fit the private sector, how to leverage skill development sources, and identifying alternative career opportunities. Military spouses can access this support by calling the SECO Career Center at 800-342-9647 or accessing it online here.

Hiring Our Heroes is offering several upcoming events, including a virtual hiring event specifically for military spouses, tailoring its content to fit current demands.

Virtual Hiring Fair: Financial Services on 4/9/25 from1:00-4:00pm EST.

Career Forward Info Session on 4/9/25 at 3:00pm EST. Learn how to earn a Google Career Certificate and upskilling.

Virtual Military Spouse Hiring Event on 4/17/25 from1:00-4:00pm EST.

Exploring Careers in Operations and Management on 4/22/25 at 4:00pm EST.

Virtual Hiring Fair: Logistics, Skilled Trades and Transportation on 5/7/25 from 1:00-4:00pm EST.

Career Forward Info Session on 5/14/25 at 3:00pm EST.

Essentials for Interview Preparation on 5/29/25 at 1:00pm EST.

New Insights: Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Military Spouses (archived webinar).

Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a webinar in their Federal Employee Explainer Series discussing how recently terminated federal employees can use LinkedIn to their advantage in the job search. You can access the webinar recording here, as well as a highlight of the primary suggestions provided for leveraging LinkedIn. They are also hosting an upcoming career expo specifically for former federal employees:

Find Your Next Calling: State and Local Opportunities for Former Feds on 5/15/25 from 10:00am-6:00pm EST.

Explore the Job Seekers page of Military Spouse Jobs and check out the Experience Translator using an employment intelligence platform that converts skills and experience into civilian sector terms. While browsing this resource you can also: