Employment

The minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for most employees in Tennessee with exceptions for tipped employees, some student workers and other exempt occupations. Many positions have a starting wage beginning at $12.00-$15.00 per hour and are offering a sign on bonus.

Family Employment Readiness Program

The Family Readiness Employment Program provides military spouses and their family members employment-focused individual career coaching, group workshops or referral to include:

• Skill Building
• Career Planning and Education
• Resume Writing
• Resume Review
• Interviewing Techniques
• Job Search

Career Development Resource Center

Within the Naval Support Activity Mid-South Fleet and Family Support Center is the Career Development and Resource Center which offers different resources to assist patrons in their job search. Many local businesses list their job openings with the center.

The center offers:

• Computers/Printers/Copiers
• NMCI and Navy GoWifi Internet access
• Career Book Library
• Job Posting Email Distribution
• List of Government Contractors/NEX/MWR
• In-Person Assistance

For additional information regarding this program, please contact, Family Employment Readiness Specialist, Diane Brown at 901-874-7343 or diane.m.brown.naf@us.navy.mil

Important documents to hand carry with you:

School transcripts, updated civilian and federal resumes or your work history, a list of references, professional certifications, certificates and awards, and any volunteer career information.

The Transition Assistance Program provides information and assistance to all separating/retiring members and spouses. Four-day classes have been developed to provide instruction in four areas: pre-separation counseling, employment assistance, financial planning and veterans’ benefits.  An additional resource day has been added to the TAP class at NSA Mid-South to include other valuable resource information.  Two-day track classes are also offered for My Employment, My Entrepreneurship, My Education and Career & Credential Exploration.

The Fleet and Family Support Center assists military veterans and their family members with access to the Department of Defense job search network. This is an associate site of America's Job Bank, provided by the DOD and Department of Labor. The system provides a large pool of job opportunities and nationwide exposure for applicants’ resumes.

For more, information on registering for one of the TAP classes contact, Transition Assistance Program Specialist, Alexander Young at 901-874-7461 or alexander.d.young3.naf@us.navy.mil

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Application

For information on My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Application and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.

Virtual Navy College Program

For information on Education, Training and Tuition Assistance for Active Duty, contact 833-330-6622 or visit https://www.navycollege.navy.mil

You can apply for unemployment online on the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s website.

The Memphis Area Office is located at Federal Office Building, 167 North Main Street, room 484, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-544-3418

The unemployment rate for Shelby County, Tennessee as of April 30th is 3.7% while Tipton County’s is 3.1%.