Employment

The Employment Readiness Program provides information and referral services in the areas of employment, education, training, transition and volunteer opportunities. It assists family members with the challenges of searching for a new job and gives them the competitive edge needed to secure employment.

The program offers resources to help with your career plan and job search. Whether you’re a military spouse or family member who just moved to a new installation, a retiree, a Department of Defense civilian looking for new opportunities, or active duty military, active reserve, or National Guard, we’re here to help.

1. Proof of U.S. citizenship: U.S. birth certificate, current U.S. passport or naturalization certificate.
2. Sponsor’s permanent change of station orders: To the local duty station indicating authorized family movement. Please note the orders must state authorization for relocating dependents. We need all copies.
3. Marriage certificate: If you were married after the date the orders were cut, you are not eligible for the program.
4. Electronic copy of resume: Make sure your updated resume has your new phone number(s), address for the local area and email listed. Also, list all of the companies where you have worked, their complete addresses, and the dates and total hours per week you worked at each. If you are looking for a computer or administration job, ensure that you add your typing speed and other relevant information.
5. Create an account on USAJOBS.gov: Upload your updated resume.
6. Official college transcripts (if applicable)
7. Copy of your Social Security card
8. Certifications or licensures (if applicable): Licensed nurse, certifications in computer programming or other applicable licensures.
9. DD-214 and/or Veterans Affairs letter or Standard Form 15: If ever in the military.
10. SF-50 and other eligibility documents (if applicable): SF-50 depicting Executive Order 12721 eligibility, leave without pay, reinstatement or transfer status, SF-75 information and your last performance appraisal. Please present the SF-50 for the highest grade held; otherwise, you will be registered based on the current SF-50.

 For questions, please call 706-791-9869.

Priority Placement Program no longer requires registration through the Fort Gordon Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. Employment Readiness is happy to assist with general PPP questions. However, for specific concerns, please contact the CPAC office directly at 706-791-3840.

Fort Eisenhower is located 9 miles Southwest of the city of Augusta, the center of the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia. This area is also known as the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), which is made up of 18 counties; 13 in Georgia and 5 in South Carolina. 

Companies that have facilities, headquarters or distribution centers in Augusta include Amazon, CareSouth, T-Mobile, Automatic Data Processing, International Paper, Sitel Corporation, Elanco, John Deere, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg's and Delta Air Lines baggage call center. Two of the world's largest makers of golf and utility carts, EZ Go and Club Car, are also located here. Kimberly-Clark and Bridgestone Firestone Tires both operate large, modern facilities just across the river in South Carolina.

Augusta is home to the South's largest medical college, the Medical College of Georgia – Augusta University, and several hospitals, including University Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Eisenhower Army Medical Center (at Fort Gordon), Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, two Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, and Aiken Regional Medical Center. Positions in the medical field are commonly available, either at the hospitals or at the many physicians' offices.

The CSRA hosts over 100 public and private schools, which require educators and support personnel.

There are three call centers in the area: SITEL, T-Mobile & ADP. They employ many people and do not require education, but do require good computer skills.

The local Georgia Department of Labor offices offer career counselors, job referrals, assistance with resumes and practice for interviews.

Companies that have facilities, headquarters or distribution centers in Augusta includes Amazon, CareSouth, T-Mobile, Automatic Data Processing, International Paper, Sitel Corporation, John Deere, and Proctor & Gamble.