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Navy
Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)
525 Farragut Avenue, Suite 300
Building 26
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-3603
100
847-688-3213
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.
To start your job search off on the right foot, remember to hand-carry all your employment records and information, references, resumes, federal resumes, transcripts, certificates, and licenses. If you are civil service and you are transferring with the service member, don't forget to bring your Standard Form-50.
Fleet and Family Support Center's Family Employment Readiness Program can assist all eligible family members with their job search and career planning. Our Career Development Resource Center provides up-to-date job vacancy announcements, local college information and computers to assist in your job search.
FFSC Great Lakes offers the following career enhancing workshops:
Effective Resume Writing
These days, only a top-notch resume will get you an interview. Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This single-session workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
Navigating Federal Employment System
In this single-session workshop gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to find vacancies and job listings, complete the application process and how to understand standard qualifications and testing requirements.
Interviewing Techniques
Want to feel more confident at your next job interview? This workshop teaches you how. Topics include positive answers to difficult questions, dressing for success and the importance of body language and positive attitude. Interview follow-up and salary negotiations are also discussed.
Job Search Strategies
Learn more about the crucial steps in the job search process. This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to finding a job long distance as well as job searching on the internet. Many of the resources and services available to job seekers are also discussed, including major employers in the Lake County and/or Cook County area.
Another workshop offered by FFSC is Career Planning, which is a three-hour self-assessment to help you make career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values. Employment specialists are available to provide individual consultations and mock interviews. Call 847-688-3603 for an appointment.
Family Employment Readiness Program
With approximately half of today’s military spouses working, FFSC’s Family Employment Readiness Program is a valuable resource to help spouses and family members find employment.
FFSC offers:
Good employment opportunities exist, but you may need to do a lot of networking and put together a good resume. Check out the community section of this website under salary comparison, community comparisons and the job section for up-to-date information.
The work and family life skills section which includes Relocation Assistance Program, Ombudsman, Family Employment Readiness Program and the Transition Assistance Program are a good stop for information on employment in the area and assistance with job search skills.
Employers are looking for veterans and military spouses to hire and we frequently receive announcements and emails from employers asking where to find you. To receive copies of these emails, follow the links below to sign up. This is not a commercial site or organization outside of the Navy. This group was set up to make the distribution of information easier and more user friendly. If you have a question, please call 847-688-3603, ext. 100.
Other useful websites:
For your career transition needs, the Great Lakes Fleet and Family Support Center offers guidance and training. These services are provided by our work/family life skills educators and consultants with the Transition Assistance Program and the Family Employment Readiness Program which offer current job information online. To sign up for a class in resume writing, 10 Steps to federal employment or make an appointment to speak with a work/family life skills consultant, call the Great Lakes FFSC at 847-688-3603, ext. 100 for the front desk.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. central. There is also a virtual attendance option if you are not able to attend in person.
Visit the TAPEVENTS.MIL website for the most up-to-date TAP schedule of classes.
If your transition date from the military is within a year (two years for retirement), then see your command career counselor, training non-commissioned officer or officer, to conduct your transition screening and assignment to tier one, two or three transition requirements.
Select your transition pathway and register for a TAP workshop and your chosen pathway workshop.
These include:
Note: You may attend more than one!
All transition classes are held in Building 617, Room 108, and start at 8 a.m. Register for a Capstone or make arrangements with the transition counselors to conduct a one-on-one Capstone. You can reach a TAP Counselor at 847-688-2412, or email us at nsgltap@us.navy.mil to ask questions or request information.
Resources:
Contact the Family Employment Readiness Program or Transition Assistance Program at 847-688-3603 or the Navy College Center at 847-688-4681 for information on spouse tuition assistance in the local colleges. 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.
My Career Advancement Account
For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.
We work with the Illinois Department of Employment Securities for locating employment and for filing unemployment questions.
They are located in Lake county at:
Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.(closed from 12:00 to 1:00), Monday through Friday, except for state holidays.
You can apply for Unemployment Insurance online, see the website for information.