Committed to Helping Military Spouses Succeed
The unemployment rate for military spouses is 21%, which is consistently much higher than the unemployment rate in the general population.
Why is that?
During a service member’s career, 81% of military families experience a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. The most significant challenges encountered during these relocations are finding employment and loss of income. Furthermore, 67% of spouses report that a lack of childcare impacted their ability to pursue employment or educational opportunities.
These reasons highlight the importance of military spouse career training that focuses on teaching portable, in-demand job skills.
What kind of job skills?
That depends on your interests, but one that is often overlooked is dog training for military spouses.
Almost 90 million dogs are kept as pets in the United States, which means there are opportunities to train dogs everywhere in the country. What’s more, dog trainers can work for themselves and even offer training sessions virtually. Stop and think about that for a minute. What if you didn’t have to apply for a new job every time you moved? What if you could perform many of your work tasks from the comfort of your home?
Military spouse career programs like those offered by Animal Behavior College are a great way to prepare for animal careers. ABC’s programs offer affordable, flexible pathways to rewarding careers. Spouses interested in dog training might be able to use their military spouse education benefits to gain the sought-after CCDT certification and sit for the CPDT-KA certification. Our admissions team can guide you through the process of applying your benefits, making it a seamless experience.
Those interested in a career in veterinary medicine should consider ABC’s veterinary assistant training for military spouses. There are approximately 30,000 veterinary hospitals across the nation, which means there are many opportunities. This is why veterinary assisting skills are high on the list of animal careers for military spouses and why ABC includes them on its menu of military spouse career programs.
ABC Advantages
ABC’s programs are designed with the unique needs of military spouses in mind. Enrolling in a traditional brick-and-mortar school can be challenging, especially with the unpredictability of military life. In contrast, ABC offers great flexibility and value, allowing you to take control of your education and career path.
- As a military spouse, you can enroll anywhere in the U.S. as long as you have reliable internet access
- ABC classes let you work around your existing schedule
- Since we have classes in all 50 states, even if your spouse is transferred, you can remain enrolled and complete your education
- ABC is an approved Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) school, so spouses may receive up to $4,000 off tuition
Animal careers are not just a passion, they are also a practical choice. People working in these fields are in steady demand everywhere, providing a sense of security and confidence about your future job prospects.
Enroll Today!
Enrolling in Animal Behavior College is quick and easy. Just call us at 800-795-3294, an admissions counselor will be happy to answer any questions and walk you through the enrollment process.
