New Scholarship Initiative Expands Access to Tech Training for Military Spouses to Combat Employment Disparities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech talent accelerator SkillStorm today announced participation in the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA), a Department of Defense workforce development and scholarship program that helps military spouses pursue or maintain professional licenses and certifications leading to gainful employment. Military spouses can now apply for a full scholarship to enroll in four CompTIA online, instructor-led, certification courses offered by SkillStorm, A+, Network+, Security+ and Project+, to launch their careers in cyber security and technical project management."Our work is about helping bridge the gap between businesses in search of tech talent and the workers who are too often overlooked," said Joe Mitchell, COO of SkillStorm. "With MyCAA, we're giving military spouses immediate access to training and credentials in today's most in-demand skills, removing barriers to career opportunity while also expanding the pool of talent for businesses nationwide."
- "With MyCAA, we're giving military spouses immediate access to training and credentials in today's most in-demand skills, removing barriers to career opportunity while also expanding the pool of talent for businesses nationwide."
- Unemployment and underemployment is a pervasive issue faced by military spouses.
- Upskill Together will serve as a force-multiplier, providing additional scholarship funding to eligible military spouses and granting access to SkillStorm's critical skills development and certification preparatory programs in CompTIA Security+, Network+ and Project+.
- "Military spouses face a number of professional struggles, such as frequent relocations and limited job opportunities in more remote areas," said Drew Garcia, a military spouse and Upskill Together scholarship recipient.