Employment

Job opportunities are greatly limited as to the type and salary. Jobs are more plentiful in Savannah, Brunswick, Statesboro and surrounding areas. Good employment prospects are Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Social Services, Construction, Physical Security, Teaching, Food Service, Warehouse and Management.  Fair employment prospects are administrative, Engineering, Sales, Data Entry. Poor Employment Prospects are in teen employment.

ACS Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

• Soldiers, DA civilian employees, spouses, retirees, surviving spouses, and family members (to include youth), are eligible for services
• Participate free of charge
• Long-range career goal planning, conduct needs assessments, and Individual Career Plans
• Job search training (not job placement), resume and application assistance, and employment referrals
• Valuable references on the national job market
• Seminars and workshops on job search strategies, interview skills, salary negotiation, federal resume writing, youth employment development, 
• Job bank of current, unique, and ongoing employment opportunities
• The ACS ERP is located at 1145 Niles Avenue, Building 4973, Fort Stewart.

Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)

The Appropriated Funds (AF) and Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) offices are located in the CPAC office, which is located in the Soldier Service Center, building 253. They provide job listings for federal jobs and instruct interested applicants on how to apply. The CPAC office also provides job vacancy announcements and applications for NAF jobs for Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.  Vacancy announcements are also available online. CPAC offers a quarterly Spouse Employment Preference Workshop and NAF offers monthly hiring events, alternating between Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield locations each month. 

Department of Labor

The Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) operates the Hinesville Career Center which offers employment assistance, workshops and career development programs to assist military families with job searching. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. DOL is located at 140 East M L King Jr Drive in Hinesville, Georgia. They can be reached at 912-447-0163.

Chamber of Commerce

The Hinesville Chamber of Commerce is another good resource for employment opportunities.  You may request a listing of businesses within the area to start your cold contacts and to understand the hiring process. Contact the office at 912-368-4445 for more information.

Other Sources

Contracting positions available for solicitation can be obtained at the contracting office located at building 621 on William H. Wilson Road Fort Stewart.  To apply for positions at the commissary or any of the Army and Air Force Exchange (AAFES) facilities, openings are listed and applications are taken on their respective websites which can be found in the Contacts section. Job announcements are also available in the post newspaper, the Frontline and the local newspaper, The Coastal Courier.  

For job hunting purposes, be sure to carry all employment records and documents such as resumes, SF-50s, college transcripts, certificates and licenses. Any other documentation pertinent to employment should also be brought with you. For more Information, please call 912-435-9646.

Transition assistance is available through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) which is located in Building 621 and by calling 912-767-2234. The program assists soldiers, eligible family members, and Department of the Army civilians transitioning from active duty to the civilian workforce. Services include:

• Mandatory pre-separation counseling
• Benefits counseling
• Job search assistance
• Job search workshops
• Employer recruitment visits
• Job fairs
• Career Skills Program (CSP)

Classes/Training/Seminars/Briefings

Career Exploration & Planning Track

SBA Entrepreneurship Class, aka:  Boots to Business

Accessing Higher Education Class

Federal Resume Class

Skills Development Class

Dress for Success Class

Interview Techniques & Salary Negotiations Class

Advanced Resume Writing Class

Soldiers can receive information on Tuition Assistance (TA) at the Education Center with an Education Services Specialist.

Active-Duty Spouses can contact the following resources for scholarships, grants, and financial aid resources

• My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship 
• Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program
• MySECO: Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities
• Army Emergency Relief spouse scholarships
• Education Center

Eligibility for benefits is determined based on past wages, reason for job separation, and availability and job search requirements. Claims for unemployment insurance may be filed at any Georgia Department of Labor Career Center. When filing a claim, you should bring:

• Your social security number. A claim cannot be filed without a social security number.
• Employer-issued separation letter or notice, if one was provided.
• Names and addresses of all employers for the last 18 months and the dates worked for each.
• Proof of immigration status if not a U.S. citizen.
• Personal check with account number and bank routing number if you want benefits deposited directly into to a checking or savings account.
• Claims are effective on the date they are filed and are not retroactive to the last day worked.

The information for unemployment benefits was obtained from the Department of Labor website.