Alabama’s 1st Purple Star Schools Announced!

53 awards for Purple Star School designations have been approved statewide, including:

  • 12 high schools
  • 11 middle schools
  • 30 elementary schools statewide

License Recognition for Relocating Military Families

The Heroes Welcome Initiative is committed to streamlining license and credentialing information for active-duty military, spouses, and Veterans, to help you identify rapid pathways into the workforce in Alabama.

Military Spouses: Reimbursement for Re-licensure and Certification Costs

Each military service branch may reimburse spouses for re-licensure and certification costs of up to $1,000 resulting from relocations or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves that cross U.S. state lines-to include OCONUS to stateside moves. For more information, please review the reimbursement requirements for each service branch on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Military OneSource’s website or through the Department of Labor Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options website.

*This reimbursement program is offered through the federal government, not the state of Alabama.

Additional Statewide Resources

The information below was developed for Service Members, Veterans, and their families who are transitioning into the state of Alabama. We have curated some of the most popular resources in one location, to help streamline your research.

*The Alabama Military Stability Foundation and The Heroes Welcome Initiative vets all resources before posting and does not endorse any of the organizations represented here.

MyArmyBenefits

The official military benefits website of the U.S. Army

Alabama Military and Veterans Benefits

Employment

Alabama Works

Workforce Resources and Opportunities

Alabama Works

Made in Alabama

Doing Business in Alabama

Made in Alabama

Alabama Department of Labor

Business Owner Resources

Alabama Department of Labor

Alabama Career Center System

Connect with Career Centers Across the State of Alabama

Alabama Career Center System

Alabama Joblink

Search Jobs in the State of Alabama

Alabama Joblink

Workforce Education

Alabama Community College System

General Workforce Education Opportunities

Alabama Community College System

Alabama State Department of Education

K-12 Career and Technical Education - Workforce Developement

K-12 Career & Technical Ed/Workforce Development

Volunteering

The Governor's Office of Volunteer Services

Volunteer Opportunities and Resources

Serve Alabama

Veterans Affairs

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Proudly Serving Alabama’s Finest

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The State of Alabama

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The State of Alabama

Financial Literacy and Assistance

Superintendent of Banks

Financial Education from the Alabama Treasury

Alabama Treasury Financial Education

Alabama Defense Factbook

Additional National and Federal Resources

Federal Resource

Military OneSource

DOD Funded Resources and Services

Military OneSource

Employment and Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Digital Library

Syracuse University - D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Military Spouse and Veteran Resources for Career Training, Entrepreneurship, and Service

Syracuse University - D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Department of Labor

Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options

Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options

U.S. Small Business Administration

Office of Veterans Business Development, Military Spouses

U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Veterans Business Development, Military Spouses

U.S. Department of Defense

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

U.S.Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network

Hiring Our Heroes, Military Spouse

Military Spouse Employment Initiative

Blue Star Families Careers Center

The Lift Fund

Military Spouse JD Network

Military Officers Association of America, Military Spouse

Military Spouse Advocacy Network, Career and Employment

USO, Military Spouse Networking

American Corporate Partners

Education

National Military Family Association, Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Air Force Association Scholarships

Military Child Education Coalition

Schools, Childcare and Youth Services/Resources

Military Child Care

Health & Wellness

Tricare East Information

5210 Healthy Military Children

Chris Kyle Frog Foundation - Strengthening military and first responder marriages and families

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