About Stacy Swearengen

The Story Behind Military Spouse Portable Career Planning

A note from Stacy to Spouses…

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“I understand the career obstacles of today’s military spouse because I am experiencing it too. I am the wife of an active duty soldier, and I face the same obstacles my clients do.”

I designed Military Spouse Portable Career Planning, LLC to meet the career and educational needs of today’s military spouses. The wife of an active duty soldier, I understand the obstacles today’s military spouses face as only a fellow military spouse can. From PCSing to deployments and TDY, we face numerous challenges in the pursuit of ffulfilling careers. My goal is to help you keep moving forward–even though military life may sometimes seem to steer us slightly off course.

I love coaching fellow military spouses because I save them the time, frustration and apprehension that I experienced when I was trying to figure it all out. By providing military spouses with career and education counseling, I aim to alleviate some of that discomfort and eliminate any fear.

My Commitment to Military Spouses

Each spouse has different goals, values, skills and personality. While I understand the common bond we share and have a multitude of military-specific resources available for my clients, I will never give you a one-size-fits-all answer to your questions. I take time to learn about YOU. If you desire personalized service, you will find it in my coaching approach.

My services also extend to the girlfriends and fiances of today’s service members. Because I am not affiliated with the government, I am able to offer services to future military dependents, unlike military installations.

My Credentials

Master’s in Adult Education and Training – Colorado State University
Certified Career Management Coach – Career Coach Academy
Certificate in Adult Learning, Training, and Development – Regis University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Muhlenberg College

In order to best serve spouses, I also stay actively involved with the community. I serve as an FRG (Family Readines Group) Point of Contact and volunteer with the Advisory Council on Military Education, Blue Star Families, Operation Homefront, Veterans Resource Central Leadership Team and also work with universities to counsel the military community on educational benefits.

My Relocations

Military spouses know that relocation is part of the lifestyle. I have experienced a number of moves as both a civilian and a military spouse. So far, my travels have included:

  • Poconos, Pennsylvania
  • London, England
  • Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Fort Jackson, South Carolina
  • Fort Carson, Colorado

As my husband and I continue our military life, I am certain the list will continue to grow!