{"id":21661,"date":"2026-01-23T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/?p=21661"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T22:03:12","slug":"new-year-new-milestones-mil-spouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/stories\/new-year-new-milestones-mil-spouse\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Milestones for Military Spouse Employment Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Hiring Our Heroes\u2019 Military Spouse team celebrates a decade of <a href=\"\/career-services\/education-networking\/amplify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amplify<\/a>, a free career development program designed to empower military spouses with tools for professional growth, they mark an incredible milestone: supporting more than 10,000 members of the military community on their professional journey since the program\u2019s inception 10 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-why\">Our Why<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employment journey for military spouses is uniquely challenging. Frequent relocations, rebuilding careers from scratch, limited local networks, lack of support systems, and the difficulty of securing reliable childcare, especially during periods of solo parenting, create significant hurdles. These obstacles often lead to career stagnation and feelings of imposter syndrome, causing military spouses to undervalue their experience and hesitate to pursue opportunities for which they are fully qualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Alvarado, Director of Events and Engagement for the Military Spouse Program at HOH, speaks with Amplify attendees during the first Amplify event in 2016 at Starbucks in Seattle\" class=\"wp-image-21708 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage3-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address these challenges, HOH launched Amplify ten years ago. The program focuses on career preparation, professional development, and networking, covering essential topics such as resume building, interview techniques, LinkedIn optimization, and salary negotiation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Amplify\u2019s most profound impacts lies in addressing the crisis of confidence that many military-spouse job seekers face. The program helps military spouses rediscover their strengths and value in the workforce. \u201cAmplify lives up to its name. It amplifies and showcases the unique skills and talents military spouses bring to the workforce,\u201d said Brian Alvarado, director of events and engagement for the Military Spouse Program at HOH. \u201cThrough this program, participants gain practical strategies to confidently communicate their career journey and aspirations. Military spouses embody resilience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic, all qualities forged through the distinct challenges of military life and highly valued by employers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-the-attendees-turning-tools-into-triumphs\">From the Attendees: Turning Tools into Triumphs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage2.jpg\" alt=\"Amplify attendees pose for a photo in front of an Amplify backdrop during an event at Microsoft in San Diego in 2018.\" class=\"wp-image-21704\" style=\"width:298px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Amplify provides the resources, strategies, and confidence-building tools, the true success stories belong to the military spouses themselves. They put in the work, applying what they learn, networking with intention, and seizing opportunities to advance their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One recent attendee shared, \u201cI learned some great information that helped me get hired two weeks after attending Amplify.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another participant reflected on the program\u2019s impact: \u201cI had just quit my job AGAIN due to my husband\u2019s service-connected constraints and I was in a very low place. I have hope and confidence on my path forward because of HOH and Amplify.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogFeature2.jpg\" alt=\"Amplify participants work at tables during a 2019 in-person event at Booz Allen Innovation Center in Washington D.C.\" class=\"wp-image-21703 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogFeature2.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogFeature2-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, Amplify offers more than career tools; it provides reassurance that they are not alone in their journey. That sense of community also delivers an invaluable boost of confidence: \u201cThank you for all the information and letting us know we are not alone in this process.\u201d These stories underscore a powerful truth: Amplify enhances and revitalizes the talents and skills that military spouses offer. Each resume polished, each interview aced, and each career milestone achieved is a testament to a military spouse\u2019s resilience and determination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-years-10-000-attendees\">10 Years, 10,000 Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amplify began in October 2016 as part of HOH\u2019s In Gear Career program with a cohort of just 21 military spouses. By 2019, cohorts had grown to as many as 45 participants across 12 locations. When the pandemic struck in 2020, HOH adapted to ensure the continued support of military spouses by transitioning the program to a virtual format. The resulting blend of virtual and in-person opportunities allowed Amplify to grow and reach new audiences; in 2025 alone, the program hosted events in 30 locations worldwide and, together with virtual offerings, reached nearly 3,000 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen we launched Amplify in 2016, we knew military spouses deserved a dedicated space to focus on their own goals,\u201d said Elizabeth O&#8217;Brien, senior vice president of Programs and Events for HOH. \u201cWhat started as a small idea to provide community, confidence, and actionable career tools has grown into a movement powered by spouses themselves. Watching it evolve into a world-class workforce development program and creating lasting impact for our military community is something our whole team is proud of.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees sitting at tables with laptops hear from presenter during an in-person Amplify\" class=\"wp-image-21722 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage5-1.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage5-1-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Amplify-2025_10yrsBlogImage5-1-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the program enters its tenth year, the HOH team proudly celebrates the more than 10,000 attendees who have taken action to build their confidence, refine their professional brand, and take the next step in their careers. This milestone fortifies HOH\u2019s resolve to empower military spouses to transform obstacles into opportunities and create lasting career momentum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-you-ready-to-amplify-your-professional-skills-join-us-for-an-amplify-virtually-or-in-person-at-a-location-near-you-and-take-the-next-step-toward-your-own-success-story\"><strong>Are you ready to Amplify your professional skills? Join us for an <\/strong><a href=\"\/career-services\/education-networking\/amplify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Amplify<\/strong><\/a><strong> virtually or in-person at a location near you and take the next step toward your own success story.<\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how more than 10,000 military-connected job seekers have been empowered through Hiring Our Heroes&#8217; Amplify program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":21698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,53],"tags":[336,75,69,73],"service_role":[159],"class_list":["post-21661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-stories-of-success","tag-amplify","tag-fellowships","tag-military-spouses","tag-networking","service_role-military-spouse"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - 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