Veterans and Military Spouses Program

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We recognize the hardships military service places on both the service member and their spouse. We want to provide opportunities to both current military spouses and spouses of retired/separated military members alike. We understand that military spouses often have tremendous skills and abilities which are hard to translate each time you move duty locations and often have a lot of unrelated experiences. 

We look at your job history, education and career objectives to design an internship suitable for you. As a military friendly employer, we welcome the diversity you bring to our organization. This program allows our nation's heroes -like you- an opportunity for meaningful work experience and a job which is aligned with your long-term career objectives.

If you would like to intern with Nevada County you can start here:


Click here then type "internship" in the search field to see a list of and apply for any of our current internship opportunities. 

Looking at a career in HR?

Did you know SHRM (Strategic Human Resource Management) offers military and spouses a discounted rate equal to $200 of their regular rate? For more information visit their website at: Military Eligibility (shrm.org)

SHRM Exam Fees

Exam Fees SHRM Member Price Non-member Price
Early-Bird Exam Fee $300 USD $400 USD
Standard Exam Fee $375 USD *
(*includes non-refundable
 $75 standard deadline fee) 
$475 USD*
(*includes non-refundable
 $75 standard deadline fee)
Student Exam Fee $149 USD $209 USD
Corporate Exam Fee $270 USD $270 USD
Military Exam Fee $270 USD $270 USD
Application Processing Fee
Non-Refundable
$50 USD
Included in Exam Fees
$50
Included in Exam Fees
Transfer Fee $100 USD
Subject to additional $53
Prometric Exam Cancellation
Fee when applicable
$100 USD
Subject to additional $53
Prometric Exam Cancellation
Fee when applicable
Retest Fee Full exam fee Full exam fee
Results Review $50 USD $50 USD