13-F-1227_SECO_Program.pdf

------- - ----~- -~ ---- EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP -- 1 of 16 -- • Population 95% of 1.2 million spouses are women 750,000 active duty military spouses- over half are under 31 years old 400,000 Guard/Reserve spouses- over half are over 35 years old • Employment 85% want or need to work* 26% unemployment rate -1 in 4 are unemployed and actively seeking work** • Education 84% have some college 25% have a bachelor's degree 10% have an advanced degree • Earnings Military wives earn 25% less than their...