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United States Army
Employment Readiness
Bldg. 225 Davis Street
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
COMM phone number for Fort Buchanan Employment Readiness
787-707-3365
FAX phone number for Fort Buchanan Employment Readiness
787-707-3244
DSN phone number for Fort Buchanan Employment Readiness
312-740-3365
EMAILEmail: https://apps.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=AMS:5:0::::P5_APP_NAME,P5_MSG_TYPE,P5_EID:MilitaryINSTALLATIONS,Installation Address,1000002162
WEBSITEWebsite: www.buchanan.army.mil
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat & Sun – Closed Holidays – Closed
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Employment

It’s likely that employment will change when a move occurs, especially for military spouses. The information below will provide you with employment assistance information and resources available such as SECO, MyCAA and MSEP Portals.

Employment Opportunities

Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

A program dedicated to assisting military spouses in their search for employment. The Employment Readiness Program provides assistance with employment information, employer referral assistance, resume writing, USAJOBS and CPOL job opportunities, Army Spouse Employment Partnership and volunteer opportunities and educational information. The Employment Readiness Program also assists Active duty, National Guard members, Reservists, Retirees, Family members and DoD civilians.

Reference source: USAJOBS and CPOL job opportunities and Army Spouse Employment Partnership

Other prospects for employment in the Fort Buchanan area include: Teaching, Technical, Transportation, Pharmaceutical, Laborers, retails, Federal Agencies, Banking, Tourism, Governmental, Universities and Service Workers.

Tuition Assistance Program

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program

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

Employment Documentation

For job hunting purposes, be sure to carry all employment records and documents, resumes, SF-171, SF-50, transcripts, certificates, and licenses.

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate for Puerto Rico is 16.5%. Wages are much lower than many in the United States.

Other

Good prospects for employment in the Fort Buchanan area include Medical, Legal, Engineering; Administrative Services, Computer Programmers and Computer Repair. Unemployment rate is 8.2% as of May 2021, IAW Bureau of Labor Statistics of USA.

DoD Commissaries

The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment.

Employer Support of Guard and Reserve

Find job advice and listings.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Military spouses find a job with military friendly employers and learn job search skills from Military OneSource. Employers can register a job online.

Military State Policy Source

Seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.

MyCAA

Career Advancement Accounts for Military Spouses

Office of Personnel Management

Provides access to all official federal jobs as well as links to other government resources.

U.S. Department of Labor

Provides access to all official employment statistics and opportunities.

United States Army Recruiting Command Soldier and Family Assistance Programs

Public web site for all Army recruiting command needs.