Employment

• Non Appropriated Funds located in Building 804
• Air Force Personnel
• Commissary - bagging/stocking /contract work with Bakery/Deli - all employment information given on site
• Exchanges
• Government Service

It’s likely that employment will change when a move occurs, especially for military spouses. The information below will provide you with employment assistance information and resources available such as SECO, MyCAA and MSEP Portals.

The employment atmosphere in the Montgomery area is steady and growing. Reasonable commuting areas include Prattville, Elmore, Wetumpka, and Millbrook. Montgomery is the capital of Alabama with the majority of state government jobs (9,500 employees) located in this area. The Federal Government is the largest employer in the area due to Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base (12,700 employees). Baptist Health Systems employees over 4,000 employees and the Montgomery Public Schools employ 4,000 employees as well. There is a variety of employment opportunities on the installation and in the local community. For individual employment assistance for job opportunities on the installation and local community contact the Employment Assistance Consultant at the Maxwell Military and Family Readiness Center.

Military and Family Readiness Center: Employment Assistance Program 334-953-2353.

Classes offered:

• Job Search Strategies - helps customers prepare for a successful employment search.
• Applying for Federal Employment - helps customers apply for federal employment
• Employment Board - located within the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Hours available 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Employment Fairs - held once a year.

It’s likely that employment will change when a move occurs, especially for military spouses. The information below will provide you with employment assistance information and resources available such as SECO, MyCAA and MSEP Portals.

The employment atmosphere in the Montgomery area is steady and growing. Reasonable commuting areas include Prattville, Elmore, Wetumpka, and Millbrook. Montgomery is the capital of Alabama with the majority of state government jobs (9,500 employees) located in this area. The Federal Government is the largest employer in the area due to Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base (12,700 employees). Baptist Health Systems employees over 4,000 employees and the Montgomery Public Schools employ 4,000 employees as well. There is a variety of employment opportunities on the installation and in the local community. For individual employment assistance for job opportunities on the installation and local community contact the Employment Assistance Consultant at the Maxwell Military and Family Readiness Center.

Military and Family Readiness Center

Employment Assistance Program

334-953-2353

Classes offered

Job Search Strategies - helps customers prepare for a successful employment search.

Applying for Federal Employment - helps customers apply for federal employment

Employment Board - located within the Military and Family Readiness Center. Hours available 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Employment Fairs - held once a year.

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP)is provided through the Military and Family Readiness Center to assist personnel and family members when they separate from the military. The process begins with the Military Personnel Flight's Retirement and Separation Section for approval, then to the Military and Family Readiness Center's Transition office in completing a mandatory pre-separation counseling checklist and sign up for the mandatory TAP workshop. Contact the Military and Family Readiness Center. 334-953-2353, DSN 312-493-2353.

The Education Services Center provides a multitude of educational services and degree program opportunities from associates through master degree levels for all military personnel, their families, and DOD civilian employees. Contact each institution's financial aid office for assistance.

All family members, including spouses, of active duty Air Force personnel are eligible for the Air Force Aid Society Henry Arnold Scholarship. Scholarship applications are available on line from the Air Force Aid Society.

MyCAA

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

If coming from overseas locations, spouses of military members may be eligible for unemployment benefits with the state of Alabama. If coming from another state, you may apply via an interstate claim. Eligibility for unemployment benefits varies from state to state. You must register with the Alabama State Employment Service and contact the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations to apply for unemployment in the state of Alabama.