Employment

The Career Resource Management Center (CRMC), also known as the Transition Readiness, (Bldg. 807) provides career/employment assistance, vocational guidance and transition information to separating Marines and their family members. The tools and information provided enable all separating Marines and their family members to make a successful transition from military to civilian life. 

The Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) is located aboard MCRD Parris Island in Bldg. 923, Room 27. The program provides military family members with the tools they need to successfully search for employment. Each office has a well-stocked library with employment resources, keeps a current list of local employment opportunities and offers classes specifically designed for military family members.

Local Economic Climate

The largest employers in the Low Country are Beaufort County School District, Department of Defense, Beaufort County Government, Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The most current industries experiencing continued growth include healthcare, food and hospitality and construction.

On Base Employment Opportunities

For more information regarding on base employment opportunities, please visit http://www.mccs-sc.com/res-inf/hr/index.shtml

For more information regarding on CRMC, please visit: https://southcarolina.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/transition-readiness/transition-readiness-seminars-crmc

For more information on FMEAP, please visit: https://southcarolina.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/military-family-life/family-member-employment-assistance-program-fmeap 

The Career Resource Management Center (CRMC), also known as Transition Readiness, (Bldg. 807) provides career/employment assistance, vocational guidance and transition information to separating Marines and their family members. The tools and information provided enable all separating Marines and their family members to make a successful transition from military to civilian life. 

Workshops and seminars include Transition Readiness Seminars (TRS), Entrepreneurship (Boots to Business), Managing Your (MY) Education, Employment Workshop, Career and Credential Exploration. To register for classes, please contact your Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC). If you fall under the Navy, please contact your Command Career Counselor.

Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS) 
PRS is an overview of the Marine for Life cycle model including Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) programs and services and introductory personal finance topics. Marines should attend PRS at their first permanent duty station (FPDS).

Career Resource Management Center (CRMC) 
Address: Bldg. 807, Hoffecker Avenue 
Phone: 843-228-7701/6670

For more information regarding on CRMC, please visit: https://southcarolina.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/transition-readiness/transition-readiness-seminars-crmc 

All active duty Navy and Marines, enlisted recalled reservists are eligible for tuition assistance funding.  Navy and Marines receive up to $250.00 per credit hour and up to $4500 per fiscal year for accredited programs.  Navy personnel are limited to 16 semester hours per fiscal year.

MyCAA

For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit www.militaryonesource.mil or contact the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (843-228-6463).

For military spouses relocating to the Beaufort area, unemployment benefits are dependent on the state from which you are relocating. Some states consider relocating military spouses as eligible for unemployment benefits, while others do not. The process to file for benefits varies per state.  Contact the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (843-228-3377) for additional information.