Fort Campbell  Military and Family Support Center

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.

Fort Campbell, home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), is a wonderful place for Soldiers and their families to live, work and enjoy recreational activities. The installation is located on the Kentucky-Tennessee border between the towns of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Clarksville, Tennessee, and is 60 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee, on Interstate 24.

Fort Campbell employs about 4,000 civilians, making it the area’s largest employer. On-post employment opportunities are available at a variety of agencies:

• Appropriated fund/non-appropriated fund – Appropriated fund positions and non-appropriated fund positions are posted at USAJobs.GOV
• DoDEA -- The Fort Campbell Department of Defense Education Activity has seven schools on-post. Positions available are certified teaching staff and non-certified positions such as teacher's aids, clerical, cafeteria positions and custodial maintenance. For more information, access the DoDEA.GOV and USAJobs website.
• DECA– For positions at the Fort Campbell Commissary, go to the USAJobs website or contact the commissary at 270-798-3663.
• Army and Air Force exchange system – The AAFES has job opportunities in retail, food and service areas such as cashier/checker and sales associate. For more information and applications, go to the AAFES website. To apply for vacancies, you are required to fill out an online application. Call 270-439-1849 for more information.
• Contractors – Fort Campbell has several contractors who operate on the installation, but the military spouse preference program does not apply to contracting positions on-post.

Top sectors by employment in the surrounding areas are:

• Retail trade
• Manufacturing
• Education services
• Health care and social services
• Administrative, support and waste management
• Accommodations and food services

The unemployment rate for the area is currently 8%. The median household income for the area is $38,006-$55,528. Visit either of these chamber of commerce websites to view more demographics of the surrounding areas:

• Hopkinsville Chamber of Commerce
• Clarksville Chamber of Commerce

Career opportunities are also available on the Tennessee state government and Kentucky state government websites.

If you need assistance with finding the right job for your skill set, contact the Spouse Employment Center 270-412-1720 or one of the other employment services providers.

Employment Documentation

For job-hunting purposes, be sure to hand carry the following.

School transcripts

Updated resume

Information on previous employers and references

Certifications/Licensures

Letters of recommendation

Marriage certificate

DD214 (if prior military)

VA Disability Civil Service Preference Letter (Required for Disabled Veteran’s Status)

SF15 (Required for Disabled Veteran’s Status)

SF 50 (if prior federal employee)

DA form 3434 (if prior non-appropriated fund)

Copies of spouse permanent change of station orders

Volunteer career information

If you are a foreign-born spouse coming from an overseas location, and you have education transcripts not in English, it is advisable to contact Military OneSource for information on translating the document to English before you depart.  Call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647; they will translate your education documents for free. You must have a green card (resident alien card/green card) to obtain employment, as well as a driver's license and a Social Security card.

The Priority Placement Program (PPP) for Spouses: If you're eligible to claim spouse preference, you must provide copies of your marriage certificate and the soldiers permanent change of station (PCS) orders and PPP checklist.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM:

The Federal Government offers a variety of loans and grant programs to help Soldiers and their Family Members fund their education. See the Education Opportunity Center (EOC) at the Education Center for more information and application forms. The EOC provides information on financial aid for Education and "Opportunities for Military Spouses" Contact the Education Opportunity Center at 931-221-7481.

MyCAA

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

AER Scholarship 
Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides scholarships for dependent children and Spouses of Active Duty, Retired, and deceased Army Soldiers. Applications and instructions are available on the AER website at www.AERHQ.ORG for the MG James Ursano and Spouses Education Assistance Scholarship Programs. Contact AER at Fort Campbell at 270-798-5518 for additional information.

There is no unemployment office on Fort Campbell. The Kentucky and Tennessee State Employment offices provide unemployment benefits information for Fort Campbell.

For Kentucky unemployment benefits, contact Kentucky Career Center unemployment services located at 110 Riverfront Drive. You can call 270-889-6509 or visit the Kentucky Career Center website.

For Tennessee, visit the Clarksville Montgomery County American Job Center located at 523 Madison St. Ste. B., Clarksville, TN 37040. Call 931-648-5530 or go online to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Employment Service Providers:

Fort Campbell’s Transition and Employment Services Campus, located at 5661, 5662 and 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd., includes several programs that can assist spouses in connecting with a career and finding employment on and off the installation.

Fort Campbell Spouse Employment Center - 270-412-1720

• Career and employment skills classes
• Career coaching
• Job search assistance
• Federal employment assistance
• Resume reviews
• Interview techniques
• Connection to training and certification programs
• Hiring events and employer referrals
• Connection to partner services, including United Services Organizations (USO), and state Department of Labor representatives

For more information, visit the Spouse Employment Center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SpouseEmploymentFortCampbell and on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/spouseemploymentfortcampbell.

Fort Campbell Employment Readiness Advisor - 270-798-4412

• Appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund employment opportunities
• Classes on federal resume writing, interviewing techniques and federal employment application process
• Federal resume critiques
• Career counseling and individual career assessments
• Hiring events
• Visit USAJOBS

United Services Organization - 270-449-0765 
Support from the USO doesn't end when you leave the military. USO Pathfinder helps you and your family create a plan for life after military service. Pathfinder scouts connect you to the services and resources in your community that will make your transition successful. They provide the following services:

• Employment
• Veterans benefits
• Education
• Financial readiness
• Mentorship 

Fort Campbell Career Skills Program - 270-798-3195/270-412-1128

The Army's Career Skills Program provides soldiers the opportunity to participate in internships, fellowships, on-the-job training and certification programs during the last six months of active duty service to improve their civilian employment options. While transitioning Soldiers are the primary audience for Career Skills Programs, a number of CSPs also welcome military spouses or have programs set up specifically for spouses.

TAP Center:

The Transition Assistance Program provides transitioning Soldiers and family members with the information and assistance needed to make an effective transition plan for post-military life. Soldiers are encouraged to start using TAP services as soon as they are eligible—up to 18 months prior to separation for ETSing Soldiers and 24 months for retiring Soldiers—but no later than 12 months prior. Family members are encouraged to join their transitioning service member throughout the process. To register and schedule the initial counseling appointment, visit the Fort Campbell Milton A. Lee TAP Center at 5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd. or call 270-798-5000. The Center is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to  4 p.m.

TAP Process

The TAP process starts with a self-assessment and individualized initial counseling session, during which a counselor reviews the TAP requirements, additional TAP services, and other benefits and resources Soldiers can access during the transition period. During initial counseling, the counselor provides a schedule of required courses, including Managing Your Transition, Military Occupational Code Crosswalk, Financial Planning for Transition, Veterans Affairs Benefits and Services, and Department of Labor Fundamentals of Career Transition. Soldiers also have the opportunity to choose a two-day career track course (the Department of Labor Employment Workshop, Managing Your Education, Department of Labor Vocational Training or Boots to Business) or additional classes such as Advanced Resume, Guide to Federal Employment Overview, Interview Skills, Dress for Success and Salary Negotiations.

Additional Services

In addition to the required briefings and courses, TAP provides one-on-one assistance such as resume reviews, practice interviews, transition budget development and job search assistance. TAP also offers regular opportunities to connect with employers through weekly hiring events, quarterly job fairs and individual referrals. 

For more information, visit the Fort Campbell TAP Facebook, the Army TAP website or Fort Campbell’s job board website.