Employment

“Excellent Career Prospects”

Defense contracted positions, cybersecurity, project management program (PMP). information technology (IT), human resource (HR), teaching, nursing, minimum wage services, insurance and construction jobs are often available. Most sales and restaurant work are part-time. Experienced computer and clerical workers are in demand.

“Fair Prospects”

Competitive positions in business exist. Positions in correctional facilities and customer service call centers are steadily increasing.

The Department of Labor, also known as the Pikes Peak Work Force Center, offers assistance for spouses and transitioning military members looking for certifications and employment. To find employment through their state job board create a profile and search for jobs on the Connecting Colorado website.

You may also contact their office at 719-667-3700.

To find vacancies in the federal system, visit the following websites:

• Air Force Civilian Careers
• USAJOBS

Note: There are over 240 federal agencies out there for example, federal executive, legislative and judicial branches.

Programs Offered at the Military and Family Readiness Center:

The Military Spouse Employment Program is available for active-duty military or retired members’ spouses to assist family members with finding employment.

Unemployment Compensation:

Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee. For more information, contact the Colorado Department of Labor and Workforce.

Unemployment Compensation for Military Spouses Law: (search Unemployment Compensation for Military Spouses Law)

Unemployment Insurance: file your claim online, call 800-388-5515 or visit the following website. Claim questions: 800-999-9933.

Have the following information when you file or make your call:

• Your Social Security number
• Alien permit number if not a citizen
• Last employer’s name, address and date employed
• If you worked outside of Colorado, you need names, addresses and dates employed for all employers you worked for during the past 18 months.
• If you were in the military or worked for the federal government, please have such forms as Directives Division Form- 214, Standard Form-8 and Standard Form-50.

If filing for unemployment you must be registered at the Connecting Colorado website.

Re-licensure Information:

In an effort to ease the burden of PCSing/permanent change of assignment, the Air Force is reimbursing up to $1,000 for airmen’s spouses’ occupational state relicensing and recertification costs incurred due to a qualifying PCS/PCA. To research a specific state’s re-licensure requirements, go to Veterans' Employment and Training Services website.

1. Basic eligibility
   • Airman’s PCS/PCA orders must be authenticated on or after Dec. 12, 2017.
   • Movement of the airman’s dependents is authorized at government expense.
   • The airman is PCSing/PCAing from a duty station in one state to a duty station in another state including Hawaii, Alaska, District of Columbia and the U.S. territories.
   • Not authorized for moves upon accession, Career Intermission Program, retirement or separation from the armed forces.
   • Qualifying relicensing and recertification costs must be incurred and paid after the date the airman’s PCS/PCA orders are issued and within 24 months of the date the member’s PCS/PCA orders are certified.
   • Installation Finance Office will process reimbursement applications. Required documents:
     1. Applicable PCS/PCA orders
     2. A copy of your spouse’s original state occupational license
     3. Paid receipts for items required to obtain relicensing from the new state (exam fees, registration fees).
   • Total Force Program-Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard airmen on Title 10 orders will have different reimbursement procedures.
   • This program is not intended for PCSs to or from overseas locations. The language in the National Defense Authorization Act is very specific in that it requires an airman to PCS from “a duty station in one state to a duty station in another state.”
   • The policy for this program can be found in Air Force Manual 36-2102, which is attached.
   • This is not a one-time program. Airmen may seek reimbursement for each qualifying PCS/PCA, providing the circumstances meet the criteria specified in the policy.
   • Reimbursement is up to $1000 for qualifying relicensing costs.
   • This program does not reimburse costs for obtaining licenses for a new profession. It reimburses relicensing costs.
     For more information, please contact your local Military and Family Readiness Center.

The Department of Defense (DoD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure Service Members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life. All transitioning Service Members are required to complete the Initial Counseling and Pre-Separation Counseling no less than 365 days prior to separating from Active Duty.

Please email 21fss.fsh.tap@spaceforce.mil to start the process.

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Application

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance of a license, certification or associate's degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field. For more information on My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Application and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit MyCAA - Financial Assistance for Military Spouses.

Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee. For more information, visit Unemployment | Department of Labor & Employment.

Unemployment Insurance

To file a claim, visit File a Claim | Department of Labor & Employment. Be sure you have the following information on hand when you file or make your call:

• Social security number
• Alien permit number, if not a citizen
• Last employer’s name, address and date employed
• If you worked outside of Colorado, you need names, addresses, and dates employed for all employers you worked for during the past 18 months.
• If you were in the military or worked for the federal government, have such forms as DD214, SF8, or SF50.

If filing for unemployment, you must be registered at the Connecting Colorado.