Joint Base Lewis-McChord  Military and Family Support Center

The overall prospects for employment for spouses in the JBLM vicinity are good, provided the individual is flexible and marketable in a competitive job environment. The local area around JBLM benefits from high technology, agriculture, manufacturing, various retail. There are also many service-oriented businesses, non-profit agencies, retail and wholesale businesses and cultural and sports facilities. JBLM is also in an area conducive to the upstart and growth of new businesses, creating an economic environment which enables most job seekers to find employment.

Employment Opportunities on the Installation

Job opportunities are available on JBLM and include civil service, appropriated funds position, non-appropriated funds (NAF) positions, contract and community jobs. Federal job openings can be checked by searching usajobs.gov

When coming to Washington be sure to hand carry all employment records and information, resume, transcripts, licenses, SF-50 and any other employment pertinent documents.

The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) offers resources to help with your career plan and job search. Our office proudly offers assistance to all Department of Defense ID Card Holders, to include: Military Spouses, Retirees, Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, DoD Civilians, Active Reserve, National Guard, and Wounded Warriors.

Our services include:

• Up-to-date information on local, national, and international employment opportunities, job market trends and education, and volunteer resources
• Classes on career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and networking.
• Résumé critiques
• Career counseling and individual career assessments
• Information on Job fairs and other hiring events
• Computers with internet access

Career Counseling

Are you interested in learning how to make your resume more competitive? Not sure what career path you want to pursue? Need to prepare for the big interview? Sign up for an appointment with one of our career counselors and get that one-on-one attention. Just set up an appointment and we will take it from there! Schedule an appointment at www.jblmdpfr.timetap.com

Employment Classes

Employment Readiness is able to teach on a wide variety of employment related courses. Special subject courses can be set up upon request.

Register for classes at www.jblmdpfr.timetap.com

Useful Links

JBLM Employment Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBLMUnlimited/  and  https://www.facebook.com/JBLMDPFR/

https://jblmunlimited.com/  (Information for employers & job seekers)

Washington State Worksource - https://worksourcewa.com/

USAJobs – www.usajobs.gov

JBLM ERP Website: https://jblm.armymwr.com/programs/employment-readiness

JBLM Employment Related Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/JBLMUnlimited/

JBLM Area Employment Events and Information: https://jblmunlimited.com/

The Employment Readiness Program can be reached at (253) 477-9675.

MyCAA

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

The new resident can find unemployment benefits and other job security information by by visiting https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment.

For information about federal employment opportunities on base, visit USAJOBS.GOV The Directorate of Personnel and Family Readiness (DPFR) provides Employment Readiness Services at the Hawk Career Center. Please call (253) 477-9675.