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The
Employment and Education Services is at the forefront of providing
services to the spouse and family members.
The goal of the service is to improve the employment and training
opportunities/options for the military family unit currently in the area and
those coming into the area due to postings.
The
“how” of the service far-reaching and expanding.
Through the use of individual and group sessions, a comprehensive
resource library and Internet resources available at Coordinator of Employment
and Education's office
assists civilian members of the military family unit to develop resumes, cover
letters, interview skills and job search skills to enhance their respective
opportunities for employment and or training.
The service also provides information on the local job market, is an
advocate for the family member and facilitates exposure to other services within
the MFRC.
The
objectives are clear and precise and with the military family member in mind the
service is also dynamic in its changing delivery of services to meet the needs
of the family. In short the service
are…
- Job
Search and Interview Skills:
Learn how to do an effective job search that makes sure nothing slips
through the cracks. Learn what
is behind the most common interview questions and what the interviewer is
looking for in your answer.
- Career
Mapping:
Career mapping is a technique where you determine through self evaluation,
market assessment and a matching process to determine the career path that
best fits your abilities, skills and interests.
- Up-To-Date
Job Board:
On a daily basis ten Internet sites are searched and any relevant jobs are
posted on the job board.
- Resume
Writing:
Whether one to one or in a group workshop learn how to interpret a job ad,
learn to provide key words, learn how to have your resume stand out from the
crowd.
- Career
Resource Library:
All topics are covered that relate to career information, labor market
information and educational opportunities.
- Assess
to Retraining Programs:
The Employment coordinator will aid you in identifying the gaps you may have
in training and tailor a program to meet your needs. Depending on your situation many options could be open to
you.
- Information
on Academic Upgrading:
There are many possibilities to get the education you want, all you have to
do is talk to the Employment Coordinator and he will help you with the
process.
- Home
Based Business Information:
With the network of professionals in the area many resources can be found to
help you establish a home business or an entrepreneurial endeavor.
This
brief listing is in no way a full and complete list because the service is a
living system and thus changes as the demands on the service change.
However it is your service, established because you asked, delivered in a
convenient manner and is intended to aid you in getting the proper information
to enable you in your career search. Call
765-1494, local 1816 to arrange an appointment.
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