To find a portable career, you can leverage military spouse-focused resources like My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) to finance your training and certification. In addition, there’s the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot (MSCAP) to help you gain experience that improves your employability even when on the move. Here’s insight into how MedCerts can help you use these programs to develop a sustainable career.
1. What MyCAA Covers and Why Strategy Matters
The MyCAA program provides eligible military spouses with up to $4,000 in education funding, with a $2,000 cap annually. The funding is available for spouses of these specific ranks: E1-E9, O1-O3 and W1-W3. You can use the funds to pay for:
- Certificates and licenses
- National tests and industry-recognized certifications
- Associate degrees in approved fields
- Tuition in a MyCAA-approved school like MedCerts
It’s important to note that you can not qualify for MyCAA more than once. Once the total $4,000 has been used, you cannot qualify for any additional MyCAA funds, making it essential.l to use the funds strategically for short-term, job-aligned certifications. By using it intentionally to fund MedCerts flexible, portable online careers, you can be job-ready and stand out to potential employers.
2. What Is MSCAP and Why Career-Readiness Matters
MSCAP is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative that provides you with a 12-week paid fellowship with civilian employers across different locations and industries. The program is a collaboration between the DoD, Hiring Our Heroes and Deloitte. During the program, you will receive expert training, hands-on experience and mentoring.
Eligible spouses include those of service members in the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and Marine Corps. You can check your eligibility on the MySECO website and initiate the application process. Employers participating in MSCAP tend to hire spouses with job-ready skills. Luckily, you can obtain the training and certifications that meet their prerequisites through MedCerts.
3. How MyCAA and MSCAP Work Together
With proper career guidance available at MedCerts, MyCAA and MSCAP can align to form a single, logical career pathway. First, you can utilize MyCAA to fund your training in any of our numerous portable and in-demand healthcare and IT careers.
Once certified, you become career-ready and meet the requirements of MSCAP employers. Through MSCAP, you gain paid, relevant work experience in real-world settings. This combination of certification and paid experience improves your chances of transitioning into a stable career.
4. Why Short-Term, Portable Careers Work Best (And Why MedCerts)
Not all careers are compatible with military life. Healthcare and IT training at MedCerts provides you with the skills and certifications employers are looking for in these high-demand, high-growth areas.
In addition, the technical and soft skills you’ve gained in these professions are easily transferable. This allows faster reentry after a move, making your profession more resilient to relocation. Enroll at MedCerts today to fully unlock the benefits of MyCAA funding and your MSCAP fellowship.
