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Your children will learn how to join in familiar activities and have an opportunity to meet other military-connected children. Keep in mind that children can have a wide range of emotions during the transition. They could have concerns about starting a new school and making new friends. Listen, support and be there for your children during the transition.
In addition to learning about the activities and programs available for you and your family at the new installation, it's also a good idea to look into what discounts are available for utility services such as phone, TV, internet and trash removal. If you live off the installation, you are responsible for arranging these services yourself. If you will live on the installation, basic services are provided by the installation. Some companies offer military families a discount, so always ask when you are setting up a new service.
Use MilitaryINSTALLATIONS (installations.militaryonesource.mil) to explore your new duty station. The website offers everything from base essentials to program and service contacts, community information and state resources. Find contact information for installation child development centers, youth programs, school liaisons and more. Learn how to explore your base and beyond with MilitaryINSTALLATIONS (military- onesource.mil/resources/network/militaryinstallations).
10. START YOUR JOB SEARCH
If you're a military spouse looking for a new job after your PCS, use these helpful resources to jump-start your search.
The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal) provides comprehensive resources and tools for career development, education guid
ance and employment opportunities to military spouses worldwide. SECO resources include career coaching, the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/article/military-spouse-employment-part- nership), a free upgrade to LinkedIn Premium (myseco.military- onesource.mil/portal/article/linkedin-premium-for-military-spouses) to assist with job searches and networking, and much more.
Installation spouse employment readiness specialists, (militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/installation-employment-readi- ness-specialists-a-valuable-resource-for-you) accessed through your local Military and Family Support Center (installations.militaryone- source.mil/search?program-service=26) or service branch, offer hands-on assistance with everything from resume writing and preparing for interviews to resources for portable careers.
If you move due to a PCS and want to transfer your professional license, you can apply for up to $1000 for reimbursement of relicensure or certification fees from your service branch. Learn more about transferring your professional license (militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/transferring-your- professional-license-what-s-involved).
Love working with children? Look into opportunities to work in child development programs (militaryonesource.mil/education- employment/seco/careers-with-military-kids).
Getting settled after your military move can be a challenge, but Military OneSource experts are available 24/7 to connect you with information and resources to help you and your family thrive. Call 800-432-9647, use OCONUS dialing options or schedule a live chat." – Military OneSource
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