Why CareerStep is Perfect for Military Spouses
Posted on 08.13.2018
We are very excited that our MyCAA-approved programs include a laptop for all military spouses who sign up using this funding! This is a big deal because, with the online format of our CareerStep training programs, including laptops ensures that military spouses can study from anywhere they have an internet connection.
And while the included laptop is very exciting, this is just one of the reasons CareerStep is a great choice for military spouses. If you have friends or family in the military, you should let them know about the advantages of CareerStep training (and increase your referrals in the process.) Here are some quick facts about CareerStep’s courses you can share with them:
MyCAA approved
Through the DOD’s MyCAA funding, eligible military spouses can get training for free—yes, FREE!! With MyCAA, military spouses can get up to $4,000 to use towards their training. All of CareerStep’s courses meet MyCAA guidelines and cost less than $4,000 so it is possible for your friends who qualify to get quality training without paying a dime! For more information on MyCAA funding, you can check out our MyCAA Myths eBook.
All-inclusive
CareerStep’s courses provide everything learners need to succeed. With our online courses, military spouses get the flexibility and portability needed with the military lifestyle. However, we also provide them with the following:
- Laptop – To enhance the learning experience, CareerStep includes a laptop for all military spouses who are sign up for programs that include ebooks. This means our learners can take their course with them no matter where they travel. (Note: not all courses include ebooks but most do.)
- Hands-on Experience – Our courses include useful, hands-on experience, which is why employers hire those who complete our training.
- One-on-One Learner Support – Our learners have access to experienced advisors (who have actually worked in the industry learners are training for). Advisors are there to answer questions or just provide a little bit of motivation when learners hit a rough patch.
Career focused
CareerStep’s courses are designed to get individuals in, out, and working as quickly as possible. This is great news for the military spouse who need to start working right away. Our courses also prepare individuals for careers with job opportunities nationwide—something important for a military spouse who moves around frequently. Many of the careers we train for also have work-from-home opportunities such as medical transcription or medical coding and billing.
Kristian Mangrum
July 11, 2017 at 9:02 pmHow do I sign up
Career Step
July 12, 2017 at 11:24 amHi, Kristian! We’d love to help you through the process. Please give us a call at 1-855-226-8364 and we can help you out! Or you can sign up for email information here: https://www.careerstep.com/military
Virginia Nunez
December 13, 2017 at 7:02 pmWhat about spouses who’s husband are not on active duty, on the reservist.
mbunderson
December 14, 2017 at 12:04 pmHi, Virginia,
Thank you for your interest! We have funding options for spouses of those in the military reserve as well. You can find more info on our various types of military funding options by visiting our website at CareerStep.com/military. You can also contact our team of Military Advisors directly at 1-855-261-7366 with any questions you might have.
Hope you have a great day! 🙂
Bea
July 29, 2017 at 12:23 pmMy husband is going into boot camp for the army while he’s gone do I have to wait for him to finish to apply ?
Steve Hirchak
August 16, 2017 at 2:51 pmHi, you can apply for the grant if you have your military ID. I am not sure if you have to wait until your spouse is back from basics to get that, or you get that before. You will need their DOD number on their military ID in order to complete the application.
Steve Hirchak
August 16, 2017 at 2:53 pmAs soon as he is considered active duty and you are registered in the DEERS system as his dependent you can apply to use MYCAA
Steve Hirchak
August 16, 2017 at 2:55 pmHere you go!
Great questions!
How much time does it take for course completion?
– The program is an online self-paced program designed to be completed in 4 months, however, we give you a full 12 months to complete it if you need it. This way you can work around your kids and family’s schedule very similar to the job.
After completion will there be immediate placement?
– 94-97% of our graduates we are able to help find employment within the first 60 days of completion.
I hope this helps!
Jennifer Barnes-Jarnegan
September 27, 2017 at 7:01 pmHow do I sign up, I’d like to do Phlebotomy. I am an Airforce wife my husband is an E-3
Steve Hirchak
October 3, 2017 at 4:54 pmHi you can call our Military Advisors at 1-855-261-7366. Thanks
Sydney Sadler
September 28, 2017 at 10:06 pmHi!
My husband and I will PCSing rob germany next May-ish will I be able to take courses while living there as well if I started while still living in the states but would have to finish over there? Thank you in advance!
Krystal
October 13, 2017 at 4:56 amIf u have use the grant once can u use it again to further myself in Education
mbunderson
October 16, 2017 at 9:56 amHi, Krystal. thank you for your interest! Unfortunately, you can only use your MyCAA funding once. You can find out more about MyCAA here.
We do offer other military discounts as well. Please contact our team of Military Advisors directly at 1-855-261-7366 for details. Hope that helps! Best wishes.
Dyamond
November 17, 2017 at 6:17 amI want to go into the millAtary im 23 years old got alot energy like to try new things but it will be a good experience for me i have a son he 3 years old everything i do is for him im married for 3 years now and if yall give a chance yall want be sorry peace love in blessings too yall hope to talk to yall soon …
Kara Shaver
December 28, 2017 at 9:15 pmMy husband is army reserve. He is set to leave in a year. He is getting his orders in January or February (They are picking his orders up in the next week or two in texas) is it best to wait til he is leaving to apply? I really want to get something going now so I can get a job while he is gone
mbunderson
January 2, 2018 at 9:54 amKara,
Thank you for your interest in Career Step. Give one of our Academic Advisors for Military Spouses a call at 1-855-261-7366. They will help you figure out the best way to move into a career for your situation.
Ale
February 3, 2018 at 5:24 pmDoes one keep the laptop after they finish the course?
mbunderson
February 6, 2018 at 1:04 pmAle, Yes! If you receive a laptop with your enrollment it is yours to keep.
Ciara Covarrubias-Grenko
February 19, 2018 at 5:43 pmIs this school/training program accredited?? If I’m not mistaken certificates and training mean nothing unless the institution that granted them is accredited.
mbunderson
February 27, 2018 at 1:03 pmHi Ciara,
Career Step is registered under the Utah Post-Secondary Proprietary School Act but is not nationally or regionally accredited. However, our career-focused training programs are approved by a number of industry-specific organizations and are designed with employer feedback to ensure students are gaining exactly the skills needed to get a job and succeed in the workforce.
Our students are successful in the job market—over 84% of Career Step graduates are employed in their field of study, 92% of employed Medical Transcription graduates work from home in their first job, Medical Coding and Billing graduates report a certification exam pass rate that’s a full 15 percentage points higher than the national average, and Pharmacy Technician students can take advantage of externship opportunities with Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy.
Kayla harrison
March 2, 2018 at 7:49 pmWhat kind of laptop is it?
mbunderson
March 13, 2018 at 8:56 amHi Kayla, thanks for your interest! Our current promotion includes an HP 255 G6 Notebook PC. Please feel free to contact our team of Academic Advisors directly at 1-800-411-7073 if you have any other questions. Hope that helps! Have a great weekend.
Emu
March 12, 2018 at 11:21 amHow many times can we apply ?
mbunderson
March 13, 2018 at 9:31 amHi Emu, Thank you for your interest! Unfortunately, you can only use your MyCAA funding once. You can find out more about MyCAA at http://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/military-spouse-career-advancement-accounts-financial-aid.html. Hope that helps! Best wishes.
Lily
May 4, 2018 at 1:57 pmHi, what happens if I enroll in a online program that doesn’t use e-book, but of course you need a laptop to take the program. Would be possible to get a laptop to help to me study the program?
mbunderson
May 9, 2018 at 5:00 pmLily,
Thank you for your interest. You have a couple of options. First, if you qualify for MyCAA funding, you will receive a laptop to help you study when you enroll.
If you don’t qualify for MyCAA funding, we also have a promotion going on right now where you can choose a tuition discount or a free laptop when you enroll.
Call one of our Academic Advisors today at 1-800-411-7073, and they can answer all your questions and help you get started!
Ella
May 30, 2018 at 7:51 pmWhat programs do you offer? Is the school credited? If it’s a lisense we receive, will it work internationally? Considering we are military spouses and get move often. Thank you
mbunderson
May 31, 2018 at 9:13 amHi Ella, thank you for your interest. We offer a variety of online certificate training programs in healthcare, administration, and technology. Our most popular programs are Professional Medical Coding and Billing, Medical Transcription Editor, Pharmacy Technician (ASHP/ACPE), and Medical Assistant. For a complete list of the programs we offer, you can visit CareerStep.com/mililtary.
Career Step is registered under the Utah Post-Secondary Proprietary School Act but is not nationally or regionally accredited. However, our career-focused training programs are approved by a number of industry organizations. Career Step programs boast the following recognitions:
Career Step training is portable no matter where you PCS, even internationally. If you have specific questions about a program, how it works internationally, or the military funding we offer, please call one of our military advisors at 855-261-7366.
I hope this helps. Have a great day!
Reagan
June 7, 2018 at 10:08 pmWhat if I want to study more then one of the approved programs how would I go about doing that?
mbunderson
June 14, 2018 at 9:09 amHi Reagan, thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, with the MyCAA program, you can only enroll in one program/course at a time. We do offer some combo courses, however. Once you finish your program and test out, you can enroll in another course.
Our military advisors are here to help you find the right program for you. Please give them a call today at 855-261-7366–and be sure to ask about our combo programs!
Kimberly Parris
June 7, 2018 at 11:07 pmIt said free does that mean that or not
mbunderson
June 13, 2018 at 3:54 pmHi Kimberly, if you qualify for MyCAA funding, it will cover the cost of your tuition up to $4000. With Career Step, that means you can enroll with no out of pocket expense. And enrollment includes a laptop to help you study–again, with no extra cost. Please give one of our military advisors a call at 855-261-7366, they will be able to answer any questions you have.
I hope that helps.
Kayla McQueen
June 20, 2018 at 8:03 pmDo guys include Forensics???
mbunderson
June 25, 2018 at 4:56 pmCareer Step provides courses in medical transcription and editing, medical coding and billing, medical assisting, pharmacy technician and more, but we do not cover forensics at this time. Please see our entire list of courses at CareerStep.com/career-training-programs.
Saraj
July 13, 2018 at 8:36 pmI am interested in using mycaa grant i am eligible , but will it cover all the classes I’m interested in medical billing and coding but was reading they only grant $2000 per year?
mbunderson
July 20, 2018 at 1:49 pmHi Saraj, you can get a MyCAA grant that will cover our Medical Coding and Billing program. Our military advisors can help you understand exactly how it works, but basically, you can use a fee waiver so that you can get it paid for all in one year. You can reach one of our advisors at 855-261-7366.
Erica
July 15, 2019 at 2:29 amHow about if my husband retired can I still sign up?
Amanda
October 5, 2019 at 7:22 amIt’s not clear on what training you all are offering. Are you offering programs or certifications in specific fields?? What does career training consist of?
Paul McHardy
October 8, 2019 at 3:25 pmHi Amanda! Sorry it was unclear what programs we offer. You can visit our main site to check them out, but generally speaking, we offer training for certification exams in the Healthcare space… for instance, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding and Billing, Pharmacy Technician, etc. Most of our programs qualify for military grant funding. Thanks!
Cicelle Magkilat
October 10, 2019 at 1:44 amhi..my husband is E6 am i qualified for this grant.Thank you.
William
October 13, 2019 at 8:39 pmHello, my wife is interested in a dentals hygienist cert or degree. Do you support that option? Thank you
Daneta Robinson
September 9, 2021 at 7:06 pmIs it only for spouses who husband or wife is in the military or can they be a veteran also
Tiffanee Gurney
September 21, 2021 at 11:25 amDaneta, MyCAA funding is available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. We do have other options for veteran spouses, like discounts. If you’re interested, take a look at https://bit.ly/2EGjhox.