Employment Readiness Program
- Employment Opportunities
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To receive the most current job openings please contact or stop by Army Community Service and see the Employment Readiness Manager or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/POMemploymentreadiness/ or call +1(831)242-7622 and via email.
- Resources for Military Spouses
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- Military Spouse Scholarships:
- H & R Block is offering a Military Scholarship for military spouses and wounded warriors.
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- Application for Federal Student Aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
- GI Bill: http://www.gibill.va.gov/ The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.
- GovBenefits.gov: http://www.govbenefits.gov/ GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over a thousand benefit and assistance programs. They include education grants and loans, health, housing, and other types of assistance.
- Students.gov: http://www.students.gov/ This U.S. Department of Education site links students with information on financial aid, tuition assistance, and scholarships. There is a section for military members and their families. Start your search by going to “Pay for your education”
- Air Force Aid Society: www.afas.org/Education/STAP.cfm The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force. AFAS offers a Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) for spouses of active duty personnel who accompany members to overseas locations. More detailed information about eligibility can be found at that website
- Army Emergency Relief: https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship Army Emergency Relief is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to helping the Army take care of Its own. This link offers access to their educational resources, which include assistance in finding general and military related scholarships.
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: www.nmcrs.org/education.html The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's education programs help eligible Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing a source of education financing.
- Air Force Spouse Scholarship Program: www.afa.org/aef/aid/spouse.asp The Air Force Spouse Scholarship program is designed to encourage Air Force spouses worldwide to pursue associate/bachelor undergraduate or graduate/postgraduate degrees. The applicant must be a spouse of Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve to be eligible. Spouses who are also members of the services are not eligible.
- American Association of University Women: http://www.aauw.org/ The American Association of University Women offers scholarships for women. These scholarships are awarded to eligible women who meet the specific requirements of AAUW Branch and State offices.
- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association: www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ Links to various grants and scholarship opportunities. See Web site for details and application dates.
- Army Scholarship Foundation: http://www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org/ The Army Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for spouses of enlisted active duty Army members, as well as for spouses of active duty Guard and Reserve members.
- Book Scholarship: http://www.bookscholarship.com/ This site offers an annual scholarship for textbooks.
- The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) of the Department of Defense is an educational financing program for spouses of active duty service members and activated guard and reserve members. MyCAA offers up to $4000 to eligible military spouses to pursue certifications or licenses for portable careers. https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/
- CinCHouse.com: http://www.cinchouse.com/ This site, dedicated to military spouses, has information and resources for spouses going back to school. Follow the links under “My Career” and “Education” to find a list of scholarships for military spouses and children.
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund: http://www.hsf.net The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers several scholarship programs for students of Hispanic heritage.
- National Military Family Association: www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/ The National Military Family Association Scholarship Fund awards scholarships for Military spouses. Applications, when available, are posted on their web site.
- Military HOMEFRONT: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/ Click on “Troops and Families” and “Education for Family Members” for information and links to financial support for spouses pursuing an education. You’ll also find information on branch-specific tuition assistance programs.
- Navy Wives Clubs of America: http://www.navywivesclubsofamerica.org/scholarships/
- Pat Tillman Foundation: http://pattillmanfoundation.org/ This foundation offers Tillman Military Scholarships for service members and their dependents.
- Thanks USA: http://www.thanksusa.org/scholarship-program.html Thanks USA offers scholarships to spouses and dependents of active duty service members or Reservists and National Guard members.
- H & R Block is offering a Military Scholarship for military spouses and wounded warriors.
- Volunteer Opportunities: View our Volunteer Program page and contact our volunteer coordinator.
- Military Spouse Scholarships:
- Military Spouse Preference (MSP)
- Federal Civilian Employment Offices
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- Presidio of Monterey
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)
Building 277
Presidio of Monterey, CA 93944
+1 (831)242-5160
- Presidio of Monterey
Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Office
Building 277
Presidio Of Monterey, CA 93944
+1 (831)242-6119
- Naval Post Graduate School
Civilian Personnel Office
Attn: Human Resource Office
Monterey, CA 93940
+1 (831)656-2002
- Presidio of Monterey
- Employment Sites
- Government Contracts
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- www.fbo.gov (Bid on contract positions)
Hours of Operation
Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Thursday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Friday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Holidays | Closed |
OMC Chapel
Gen. Jim Moore Blvd.
Bldg. 4280
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Tel:
+1 (831) 242-7660
Military DSN Tel:
(312)768-7660
The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) provides services to Military Spouses, Active Duty Military, Active Reserve and National Guard, Wounded Warriors, Retirees, DoD civilians, SOS members and all Family Members.
Services Include
Up-to-date resource information on available local, national and international employment opportunities, job market trends, and education and volunteer resources.
Classes and seminars on self-assessment and career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship.
Resume critiques and career counseling and, individual career assessments. Job fairs and other hiring events. Teen/youth employment information computers with internet access, resume writing software, and typing tutorials.