This position is asking the Obama Administration to create a Military Spouse Job Corps for spouses who hold college degrees and/or advanced degrees. According to The White House, Office of the Press Secretary. (2011). Strengthening our military families: Meeting America's commitment, of the 711, 375 active duty military spouses 25 percent hold a bachelor’s degree; and 10 percent hold advanced degrees. Military spouses need flexibility like telecommuting so they can take their jobs with them through numerous PCS moves. Most employment initiatives for spouses focus on jobs for those with little or no college work completed. Professional military spouses also want to work, but need the public and private sectors to take real action to create roles for them.



