Military Spouses have much higher rates of under and unemployment than their civilian counterparts. Finding long-term, meaningful employment as a military spouse can be difficult, and sometimes disheartening, due to frequent relocations, difficulties with childcare, and sometimes even a lack of confidence. In this episode Leslie Coffey and Ashton Andrews of American Corporate Partners discuss their organization’s mission to assist vets and military spouses find meaningful, long-term careers through their personalized mentorship program and upcoming small business program.

Show Links

• American Corporate Partners

• Active Duty Spouse Program | American Corporate Partners

• American Corporate Partners (ACP) | LinkedIn

Show Takeaways:

• Growing great careers as a military spouse can be challenging but is possible.

• ACP’s mentorship program partners with over 100 companies with the goal of helping spouses understand, develop, and grow careers based on their passions and goals, and is completely personalized for every participant.

• Provides helpful links and information on mentorship and how to get involved.

• ACP is launching a community based small business initiative for military spouses with entrepreneurial aspirations

• ACP is a great resource not only for military spouses but also for active duty service members transitioning out of the military.

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