Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program Published March 19, 2009 By Office of the Secretary of Defense WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With Congressional authorization in Public Law 110-417, the Department of Defense is implementing the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program to provide resources and assistance for spouses of active duty services members, Guard and Reserve with a spouse on orders for one year. The goal is to support a spouses' pursuit of a successful, long-term, portable career. This centralized, virtual program, accessed through Military OneSource, will provide counseling and funding, up to $6,000, to assist with licensure, certification or education opportunities leading to additional employment opportunities. Under the program a spouse will call the Military OneSource Center at (800) 342-9647 and speak with a career and education consultant. The consultant will assist in selecting a career goal and enter a career plan into the online system, "My Career Advancement Account." Following approval of the spouse's career plan for education, training, certification or licensure, DoD will provide direct payment to the payee ( a school, institution, or program) through the designated government portal. The spouse will then report back to Military OneSource upon completion of the plan and receipt of employment This DoD funded program will be available April 2009. Program specifics are available for review at www.militaryonesource.com