Resources to help veterans, veteran spouses, and active military spouses are available at the VECTR Center.
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Military spouses can struggle to find employment between their many moves. The US Chamber of Commerce says 22% of the nations military spouses are unemployed, making them one of the groups hit hardest by unemployment.
In the last few weeks, President Biden and members of Congress have been working to help.
The U.S. recognizes that it's hard to transition when moving bases. At the end of June, the Senate passed a bill called the Military Spouse Employment Act. It makes it easier for federal agencies to hire military spouses to remote jobs.
This bill has not yet become law.
This comes after President Biden signed an executive order to encourage agencies to create more flexible policies to retain these workers.
While additional bills are created, Central Georgians can find help at the VECTR Center in Warner Robins.
As a Success Coach with the VECTR Center, Donald Chambliss helps connect transitioning veterans and military spouses with jobs as well as educational and financial resources.
"It can range from maybe 20- 30 on a regular day and a max day, say career fair, maybe 200 people coming in," Chambliss said.
He works with folks in Warner Robins, but travels to places like Columbus, Gordon, and Savannah.
Chambliss says one thing he notices is that many military spouses struggle to build their resumes. He coaches folks through the process.
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