Employment

The Fleet and Family Support Center on NAS Whiting Field offers employment support to military spouses and family members through the Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP).  Workshops and one on one consultations on resume review and interview skills are offered as well as career exploration techniques.  The FERP staff maintain a list of local job prospects that are available to military spouses and family members. On NAS Whiting Field, MWR offers several job opportunities ranging from food service to child care.  Federal job posting information can be found by visitng USA Jobs.

The Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station Whiting Field offers the three-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Core Curriculum, as well as various Two-Day Track courses to assist service members and their families with their transition back to civilian life.

The TAP workshop is mandatory for all separating or retiring active duty service members who have completed their first 180 days or more of continuous duty, all reserve component service members that have served 180 days or more of continuous active duty, and all eligible family members.  Initial counseling is conducted through the command career counselor for NAS Whiting Field installation service members, and Fleet and Family Support Center for all tenant command service members 24-18 months prior to retirement, or 18-12 months prior to separation. 

TAP curriculum provides information on the transition process, financial preparedness after separation, VA benefits, Department of Labor briefing on employment readiness, a reserve benefits briefing, as well as optional briefs on Tricare, Career Source Escarosa, Skillbridge and Survivor Benefits.

TAP workshops are held on a regular basis and space is limited.  To register for the three-day core TAP workshop or one of the Two-Day Track courses please contact the transition staff at your Fleet and Family Support Center at 850-623-7177.

TAP

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides the information, skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition from military to civilian life.

TAP starts no later than 365 days prior to transition for those who are separating or retiring. It is recommended retirees begin the transition process at least two years prior to retirement. In the event of an unanticipated separation or retirement, or a member of the reserve component is demobilized within less than 365 days, TAP must begin as soon as possible within the remaining period of service.

For more information on TAP, or to get the process started, see your Command Career Counselor or call Fleet and Family Support Center.

MyCAA

MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, are resources for military spouses with employment and education. Fleet and Family Support Center Staff can offer more information about the eligibility and utilization of these resources.

Career Source Escarosa is the Reemployment Assistance provider in Santa Rosa County.  You can find additional information on their programs and services on their website, www.careersourceescarosa.com.

Naval Air Station Whiting Field and NAS Pensacola are two of the largest employers in the area.  Larger civilian employers include; Santa Rosa County School System, Escambia County School System, Pensacola State College, Navy Federal Credit Union, and the various hospitals and elder care facilities throughout Santa Rosa and Escambia counties.