Employment

The Career Resource Management Center (CRMC), also known as the Transition Readiness, Bldg. 596 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. 596) 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: 40 Elrod St Bldg. 596
• Phone: 843-228-7353/6670

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

Higher Learning (Voluntary Ed. Program) - MCAS Beaufort

Bldg. 596, Room 211
40 Elrod St
MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904

• Phone: 843-228-7754
• Education Officer: 843-228-7754
• Education Specialist: 843-288-7421
• Education Specialist: 843-228-7474
• Education Technician: 843-228-7484

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Eligibility

TA can be used by service members who meet the following conditions:

• A minimum GT score of 100, or a minimum AFQT score of 50, a minimum TABE score of 11 or a MASP completion certificate
• No disciplinary actions or pending disciplinary actions
• Eligible for promotion

If a service member meets these requirements, they may start the TA application process. If they do not meet these qualifications, please contact our office.

Applying

First time applicants should do the following:

1. Visit the Education Office for information on TA and selecting the best academic program for their educational and career goals.
2. Apply and be accepted for a degree or certificate program. Not all programs are approved for TA. Contact the Education Office to confirm program’s eligibility.
3. Obtain a copy of their degree/academic plan from the school with the required courses.
4. Log into MarineNet in EDGE at www.marinenet.usmc.mil. Click on Catalog and search for keyword “Tuition Assistance”. Enroll and complete the Introduction to Tuition Assistance Brief. Save a copy of your completion certificate.
5. Obtain proof of completion of the Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS). If it has not been completed, you can complete The Personal Readiness Survival Skills Training in JKO. 
6. Read, print, and sign the Statement of Understanding.
7. Log in to WebTA and upload signed Higher Education Preparation Course certificate, signed Statement of Understanding, and a degree/academic plan.
8. Contact the Education Office to review and open access to TA applications.
9. Apply for TA for the specific courses and term requested.
10. Submit an application for Command approval. The Education Office will review and provide a TA voucher after the Command approves. Be sure to allow time for the approval process as TA cannot be authorized after the start date of the class.
11. After approval, print the voucher from WebTA and sign and deliver it to the school to authorize the tuition payment.

TA can only be approved for courses within 60 days and needs to be applied for each term. To apply for TA for another term, applicants should repeats steps 8-10. Only 2 classes are funded at a time. Only 1 class is funded for first time users, applicants with a GPA below 2.5 or those who failed their last class. For detailed instructions on how to log on and use WebTA CLICK HERE.

Payment

Service Members may receive up to $4,500 per fiscal year (1 Oct-30 Sep). There is a cap of $250 per semester hour, $166.67 per quarter hour, and $16.67 per clock hour. Failed classes (D, F, W or I at bachelor’s level) will require repayment. For full details, see the current MCO and most recent MARADMIN on TA or contact your Education Office.

Waivers for repayment are available for students who involuntarily withdraw due to circumstances beyond their control. Please contact the Education Office for consideration.

Restrictions

• TA cannot be used to pay for flight training
• TA cannot be used by those in duty-under-instruction status or in an officer accession program involving full time instruction at a civilian institution
• TA will not be authorized for the same course previously funded by TA
• Up-front TA funding is not provided for courses if the school’s drop/add period or late registration date has passed

For more information, contact the Education Office.

TA DECIDE

TA DECIDE is an information and comparison tool to help make informed choices regarding schools and education programs. The TA DECIDE engine provides high value, actionable information on educational costs and outcomes to compare educational institutions that may be under consideration. To learn more about TA DECIDE CLICK HERE

GI Bill & Veterans Affairs (VA) Programs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has education programs to advance the education and skills of active duty Service Members such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill. While the Education Service Specialists are not VA counselors, they can assist in using VA tools and applying for the GI Bill or other programs. For more information about VA education programs, visit www.benefits.va.gov. To apply for benefits go to va.gov.

Additional Funding Resources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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.