Employment

Spouses and family members may gain employment both on and off base. Contact Marine Corps Community Services’ Military OneSource at 800-433-6868 for more information. There are excellent training resources available locally for entry-level positions, career changes and career mobility.

Good Prospects:

Many positions are available for those with experience in clerical work, light industrial services, computer intensive secretarial skills, customer service, retail sales, technical fields, electronic assembly and those with advanced degrees in applied physical sciences, computers, electronics or management (Master of Arts degree, Master of Science degree, a Doctorate of Philosophy, a Doctoral degree in Education).

Fair Prospects:

Some positions are available for nurses, lawyers, medical and dental assistants, and in biotechnology.

Family Member Employment Assistance Program:

The Family Member Employment Assistance Program assists active-duty military family members, as well as reservists, retirees and civilians, on a space-available basis, to achieve their goals through employment, education or volunteerism. In 1985, Public Law 99-145 created the FMEAP. Section 806 of this act specifically addressed the need to increase employment opportunities for spouses. The military mobile lifestyle presents unique challenges to spouse employment due to frequent relocations. Additionally it is widely recognized that successful spouse employment assists in retaining the career active-duty service member.

• Resume writing: Learn types of resumes, essential contents and the most suitable format to present your accomplishments.
• Job interview techniques: Learn to interview effectively and confidently.
• Know how to prepare for an interview: Learn how to dress for success, what to say and what to ask, and find out employers’ commonly asked questions.
• Federal application information: Understand the complicated application process (including the resume system known as Resumix) and learn about federal employment opportunities.
• Staff-assisted computerized job search
• Education and training resources opportunities
• Marine Corps Community Service volunteer opportunities
• Other resources: ADECCO Career Accelerator

For information regarding employment opportunities, view the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton website.

Be sure to carry all employment records and information such as resumes, federal applications, a copy of permanent change of station orders for spouse preference, transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. These will be needed when applying for employment at your new duty station.

This is a Department of Defense program that provides a hiring preference for military service personnel and their family members who have been affected by the downsizing of our military forces.

Preference for Transition Assistance Program participants applies to positions graded NF-3 and below and equivalent hourly paid positions. If you have been affected by the military downsizing, you may qualify for this special preference in the selection process.

The My Career Advancement Account scholarship helps spouses pursue higher education.

MyCAA is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship helps spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in high-demand, high-growth portable career fields and occupations. Spouses may use their MyCAA funds at any academic institution approved for participation in the MyCAA scholarship program.

For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit the Military OneSource website.

You can also find valuable information at the Marine Corps Community Service Camp Pendleton website.

Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee. Spouses can contact the Family Member Employment Assistance Program at
760-725-4737 or email at http://cpfmeap@usmc.mil.

For more information, contact the California Employment Development Department.

Go to Marine Corps Community Service Camp Pendleton website for more jobs information.

Spouses and family members may gain employment both on and off base. Contact Marine and Family Programs' Family Member Employment Assistance Program at 760-725-4737 or 760-763-2091 for more information. There are excellent training resources available locally for entry level positions, career changes and career mobility. The current unemployment rate for California is 5.3% and the median household income is $85,300. The unemployment rate for San Diego County is 4.1% with a median household income of $96,974.  The unemployment rate for Oceanside is 4.2% with a median household income of $86,701.