Employment

The Military & Family Readiness Center has employment specialists ready and willing to assist you with resume writing and cover letters, pursuing federal or private sector employment and assist military spouses with reaching their career goals. For those still unsure, staff members can also assist with providing career exploration through personal interest inventories identifying personal and career goals and exploring spouse education opportunities.

Additionally, both Centers at Joint Base Charleston conduct employer panels with local and national companies twice monthly. Contact our office at 843-963-8883 for more information.

Additional spouse employment assistance can be found through https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/spouse-jobs-education/.

WHAT IS TRANSITION?  DoD TAP is an outcome-based statutory program (10 USC, Ch. 58) that bolsters opportunities, services, and training for transitioning Service members in their preparation to meet post-military goals.

GOAL: The goal of the Transition Assistance Program is to provide information, tools, skills, and training to ensure service members and their families are prepared for civilian life.

PROGRAM: The mandatory components of TAP are applicable for all Service members who have at least 180 continuous days or more on active duty, including the National Guard and Reserve.

TAP PROCESS: TAP begins not later than 365 days prior to a member’s separation or retirement date; however, it is highly recommended to begin the process 24 months prior to separation/retirement. TAP is a process that includes a Self-Assessment, Initial and Pre-separation Counseling, multiple workshops, and culminates with a Capstone event. During the Capstone event, TAP Counselors and Commanders (or designee), meet with the member to verify achievement of career readiness standards and have a viable plan prior to transition.

Contact the Military & Family Readiness Center at 843-963-4406 for more information or to get started.

As of Apr 2024 the Bureau of Labor Statistics for South Carolina reports South Carolina's unemployment rate is 3.2%; total unemployed people, 80K.

Unemployment benefits are managed through the South Carolina Unemployment Commission. Select Online Claims Process and Job Registration on the homepage. Spouses who are leaving South Carolina on a permanent change of station move must be on the active-duty member’s orders and continue to work until 14 days or less before you make your move to qualify for South Carolina unemployment benefits.

Please go directly the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce website for further information.