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Fleet and Family Support Center NB Coronado - Family Employment Readiness Program
Saufley Street
Bldg 318
Box 357138
San Diego, CA 92135
619-545-6071
866-923-6478
Centralized Scheduling
619-545-9358
312-735-6071
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
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 San Diego job market offers a wide variety of employment opportunities but is highly competitive. The minimum wage for the state of California is $15.50 per hour, some cities & counties may have higher minimum wages, check the list maintained by UC Berkeley for county & city rates.
For federal employment opportunities on military installations in the area, visit the USAJOBS website. The Non-Appropriated Funds Human Resources Department also has opportunities on area bases. To apply for NAF job openings visit the USAJOBS website.
Commander Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Support Centers
FFSC offers the Family Employment Readiness Program. FFSC career consultants provide information on the California Employment Development Department, local vacancies, employment resource library, job fair information, mock interviews, resume writing, information on home-based businesses and military spouse preference. Computer labs, copiers and fax machines are also available.
For more information, please visit the FFSC Career Services website or call the Coronado FFSC at 619-545-6071
Commander Navy Region Southwest FFSC classes include:
Military Spouse Preference in Employment
As a military spouse, you are likely to move many times, which means that finding a job and building a career can be a challenge. Fortunately, several programs and organizations exist to help military spouses seeking employment. The Military Spouse Preference program, established under the Military Family Act of 1985, offers employment placement preference in Department of Defense civilian personnel positions to military spouses who meet certain criteria. The program applies to DOD vacancies only, and there are variations and exceptions that allow local hiring authorities to tailor their policies to meet their requirements.
To be eligible for the MSP program, you should:
For more information, please contact your nearest FFSC Career Services Center or visit Military OneSource
Transition Assistance Program/Family Employment Readiness Program
Fleet and Family Support Centers offer services for both the Transition Assistance Program and the Family Employment Readiness Program.
FFSC career consultants provide extensive information to spouses and transitioning service members by providing workshops and individualized consultations on topics such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, federal and civilian job search strategies, employment resources and more.
Our FFSC career consultants also host career fairs every year. Additionally, there is a computer lab in our career center along with copiers, fax machines, printers and scanners.
FFSC's classes include:
For more information, please contact the FFSC on Naval Base Coronado at 619-545-6071.
Retirees may attend classes up to 24 months prior to retirement and separating personnel may attend classes 12 months prior to separating. Spouses are also encouraged to attend.
For enrollment into TAP, contact your command career counselor.
Military-affiliated students can take courses in their off-duty hours at or near military installations. Contact the local Command, Navy Region Southwest voluntary education region advisor at 619-556-3254 for more information. Please visit the Navy College Program online for more information.
Some colleges and universities extend in-state tuition rates to non-resident military spouses. For more information, contact your preferred school. Visit the National Military Family Association for information on scholarships. Scholarships are also offered through the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Defense Commissary Agency.
The San Diego County Regional Occupational Program offers occupational training programs to students who are at least 16 years of age. Teachers are credentialed and the program is accredited.
Separating or retiring military personnel and military spouses may be eligible for unemployment benefits in the state of California. Because, not every state offers unemployment benefits to military spouses, check with the state you are relocating from to determine your eligibility. The Unemployment Insurance Program provides weekly payments for workers who lose their job through no fault of their own. The amount varies by state. Visit the California Employment Development Department (EDD) website for more information.
For employment opportunities, the following resources are available: