{"id":30420,"date":"2023-04-14T10:58:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T14:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/?p=30420"},"modified":"2023-04-18T13:20:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T17:20:31","slug":"friday-follow-kathy-hobbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/news-and-publications\/blog\/friday-follow-kathy-hobbs\/","title":{"rendered":"#FridayFollow: Last chance to be a 2023 #MilSpouse Fellow!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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#FridayFollow: Meet Kathy Hobbs, a proud Military Spouse Fellow!<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

2023 applications close tonight, learn more and apply<\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>

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Kathy uses her AFC to work as a Community Readiness Specialist at the Military & Family Readiness Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. She<\/strong>\u00a0helps military members and their families prepare, adjust, excel, and transition through their military life.<\/span><\/h3>

How did you learn about the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship?<\/strong><\/p>

My husband forwarded me an email he received at work about the fellowship and captioned it as, \u201cHa!\u00a0 Imagine you\u2026 a financial counselor?!?\u201d. You see, we weren\u2019t the worst but not the best at managing our finances.\u00a0 He thought it was a dig at me\u2026 I thought it was an interesting opportunity.<\/p>

Why did you decide to apply and pursue the AFC? <\/strong><\/p>

At the time I learned of the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship I had been a stay-at-home mom for almost 10 years.\u00a0 I left a career as a cartographer in Civil Engineering firms to raise our sons and deal with the frequent moves and challenges associated with our military lifestyle.\u00a0 The fellowship offered a bridge back into the professional workforce and a portable career that would be compatible with our family\u2019s needs.\u00a0 I perceived my husband\u2019s teasing me as a challenge to better myself and push forward for a better life for my family.<\/p>

What was something that you got out of the program that you didn\u2019t initially anticipate? <\/strong><\/p>

Becoming a FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellow comes with hundreds of strings attached.\u00a0 But those strings are amazing!\u00a0 Being accepted into this fellowship means that you are no longer alone.\u00a0 You are now connected to a network of professionals that want nothing more than to support and see you excel.\u00a0 We connect through regional meetings, Facebook groups and love getting to spend time together at the annual AFCPE Symposium.\u00a0 I thought I was applying for a career enhancement opportunity and ended up with a family.<\/p>

How did the AFC enhance or add to your existing professional skills (your toolbox)?<\/strong><\/p>

After being out of the workforce for many years I was researching ways that I could re-enter doing something that I found interesting and helpful to my community.\u00a0 To return to my previous career would have required going back to school and almost starting from scratch as the technology and profession had changed so drastically.\u00a0 The FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship was exactly the opportunity I was looking for.\u00a0 It opened the door to a profession I had never considered before yet found fascinating.\u00a0 The first day I volunteered at Fort Monroe, VA Army Community Services and began earning my practicum hours I realized I had just embarked on the most amazing adventure.\u00a0 This profession has not only empowered me and my family and how we manage our finances (we\u2019re much better with money than when my husband forwarded me that email), but I have counseled and educated thousands of military service members and their families to do the same.<\/p>

What has been the most meaningful or important aspect of the AFC in the work you are currently doing?<\/strong><\/p>

In my current role as a Community Readiness Specialist at the Military & Family Readiness Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base I assist Service Members and their families with all aspects of military life.\u00a0 Of particular importance is my work with members who are transitioning out of the military.\u00a0 The AFC gives me credibility and assurance to my clients that my interest lies in empowering these members and preparing them for life after military service.\u00a0 When a member comes in apprehensive about the way forward and then leaves optimistic about their future, I am affirmed that applying for this fellowship was the best professional decision I ever made.<\/p>

What is the best way to connect with you (social links, etc.)? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn.<\/a><\/p>

The 2023 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship application deadline is TODAY, April 14, 2023. Apply by 11:59 ET.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

If you are interested in applying, go\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>

If you are connected with a military spouse or the military community, help us spread the word! We\u2019ve created an easy\u00a0TOOLKIT<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for you to use!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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