Employment

Visit the Employment Readiness Program to get the most up-to-date information on career planning and finding employment.

They are here to help and offer:

• Up-to-date information on 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
• 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
• Virtual Career Library access
• Weekly posting of Job Spotlight

For assistance or to schedule an appointment call 719.526.0452.

To prepare for your employment search hand-carry the following important papers with you rather than including them in your household goods shipment:

• Resumes
• Position Descriptions
• Official School Transcripts
• Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
• DA Form 5433-R (Verification of Overseas Employment for Noncompetitive Appointment Under EO12721 and Executive Order)
• Copy of Civilian LES
• Copy of Spouse's Orders
• Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action supporting Leave Without Pay)

Please note, if you have a certification which requires updating to Colorado contact the Employment Readiness Program (719) 526-1052 for information on reimbursement.

For details visit the Employment Readiness Program or call (719) 526-0452.  MYCAA information is available online or call 800-342-9647.

Colorado Springs is the top U.S. city for employment growth and the nation’s fifth-best place to find a job, according to a report released in January 2019. Work and commute times and housing affordability in Colorado Springs were average among the cities surveyed.

Employment opportunities range from Appropriated Fund (Federal) to Non-Appropriated Fund  to AAFES to Defense Commissary Agency. To start your employment preparation, contact the Employment Readiness Program at 719.526.0452. Make it one of your first stops when you arrive to Fort Carson. Employment is available in a wide variety of fields, many employers will contact ACS directly to promote their vacancies with military spouses. Unemployment rate is 8.6%. Median household income is $60,131. For details, contact the ACS Employment Readiness Program at 719.526.0452.