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 opportunities ranging from food service to child care.  There area also federal jobs available through USA Jobs.

The Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station Whiting Field offers the three-day Transition Assistance Program workshop, to assist service members with their transition back to civilian life.

The TAP workshop is mandatory for all separating or retiring service members. Initial counseling is initiated through the command career counselor at NAS Whiting Field and should be done 24-18 months prior to retirement, and 18-12 months prior to separation. It includes information on the transition process, financial preparedness after separation, VA benefits, Department of Labor briefing on employment readiness as well as optional briefs about Tricare, Career Source Escarosa and Skillbridge and Survivor Benefits.

The TAP workshops are held monthly and space is limited. Spouses are encouraged to attend. For more information on the three-day TAP workshop and the optional two-day workshop, or to register for one of these workshops, please contact the transition staff at your Fleet and Family Support Center.

Who is eligible? TA is available to both Naval Officer and Enlisted active duty personnel and Naval Reservists on continuous active duty. It is also available to enlisted Naval Reservists ordered to active duty 120 days and to Naval Reservist Officers ordered to active duty for 2 years or more.

To qualify service members must:

• be on active duty for the whole length of the course.
• attend an institution accredited by a regional, national, or professional accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
• receive counseling from a Career Counselor.
• (Optional) determine if a CLEP/DSST exam could take the place of the course to be funded (either ask your school or your Navy College Office). If a CLEP/DSST exam credit could apply, consult with your Navy College Office for instructions on taking the practice test and scheduling an appointment for the test.
• provide all grades from previously funded TA courses and reimburse all W and F grades. (Withdrawals for involuntary reasons may be granted with command verification.)
• Agree, if an officer, to remain on active duty for at least two years upon completion of courses funded by TA. This obligation runs concurrently with remaining obligated service time. Those who fail to serve the obligation must repay the TA funds expended on their behalf during the last two years of active duty on a pro-rated basis.

MyCAA

For information on 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 State Unemployment assistance program for the state. 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.  Santa Rosa County School System, Escambia County School System and Pensacola State College are among the largest employers in the area. Navy Federal Credit Union is also a large employer in the area as well as many health care positions with hospitals and elder care facilities.