Update On Mycareerskill

Sorry I've been AWOL, just have had a lot going on in the span of the last few months since I updated my blog. But I have a legit reason......I FINALLY GOT A JOB! And not just any shitty job, it's actually my first entry level career office job at the hospital, and I am loving it! Full time with benefits, and I have my own office I get to decorate with pictures of the hubby and fur babies. It feels amazing to be working again. I have money in my pocket, I finally am making payments on my student loan, and am putting away towards savings. God has finally answered my prayers.

Also, I finished the Mycareerskill program through Florida Gulf Coast University and received my certificate of completion in the mail, but have yet to study for the two certification exams. Honestly I don't think I learned as much through those online courses vs. volunteer time and the mass amount of experience I'm getting from my current job. Still, I'm not saying military spouses shouldn't take advantage of the courses offered, just make sure you are actively out there networking through volunteering/internships and your chances of finding a job will be better. Best of luck!

$4000 Scholarship for Military Spouses?! Say Whaaaaaa?

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program, which is solely for military spouses of active duty   E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2, is providing up to $4000 of Financial Assistance to those military spouses wishing to pursue degree programs, licenses, or credentials leading to employment. MyCAA will pay for tuition of education and training courses as well as licensing/credentialing fees. Depending on the program you choose, you may have to pay out of pocket for books and other expenses not covered by the program. For more information you can visit the official website here: MyCAA Website


I wanted to relay this information to all the qualifying military spouses out there because not many know about this program (hell, I didn't even know until I was googling online and discovered the program by accident) and I think it's important that they take advantage of the resources available to them. I'm sure that there are many military spouses out there aspiring to continue their education or are in the process of finishing their degrees/masters and whatnot, so hopefully the Financial Assistance will help to alleviate some of those expenses.

I have decided to take advantage of the MyCAA program and pursue a medical administrative specialist as well as billing and coding certification through the accredited Florida Gulf Coast University's online training program. If you're interested in checking out the particular program I'm taking, the link is here as well: Mycareerskill.org

Since jobs are quite scarce nowadays, I'm hoping my recent career change into the health care industry will lead me to employment. Don't let me down!