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Air Force
Military and Family Readiness Center - Spouse Employment
524 Stuart Avenue
Shaw AFB, SC 29152
803-895-1252
803-895-1253
803-895-4748
312-965-1252
312-965-4748
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.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Employment Readiness Program at the Military & Family Readiness Center is an employment assistance program designed to provide information and employability skills training for military members, spouses, retirees and their dependents. The program actively seeks to help the job seeker to prepare for their job search and obtain employment in addition to providing long and short term career counseling. Workshops are offered weekly to assist with career development in resume writing, interviewing skills, job search, and federal jobs.
Seminars, Workshops & Individual Appointments
Local Job Market Orientation: Individual assistance provides an overview of the area job market and information on positions that are currently open in the community and on base.
Federal Job Search: Individual assistance provides an overview of jobs in the federal government. Information on various hiring agencies is discussed along with procedures for applying for positions Resumes: Writing a resume is an in-depth process through which an individual examines his or her career goals, work history, and personal attributes. Individuals will gain a better understanding of the role of the resume in the employment process. They will also learn to create an effective resume and about various formats for this document.
Interviewing Skills: The job interview is the key that can unlock the door to employment- Answering an interviewer's questions with good, solid responses is important- Additionally, the individual interested in doing well should know how to prepare for an interview, how to create a good appearance, and how to follow-up on an interview.
For job hunting purposes, be sure to hand carry all employment records and documents, resumes, optional form 612, standard form 171, SF 50, transcripts, certificates, licenses and remember your passwords to sites you have been using.
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Transition Assistance Program
Separation self-assessment worksheet (mandatory) – The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 (also known as the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY19) establishes that a service member must initiate separation counseling no later than 365 days prior to separation. The service member is asked to complete a self-assessment worksheet consisting of various demographics. The worksheet is scored using a counselor tool that assigns transition pathways to each service member. These pathways will determine which Transition Assistance Program career readiness standards will be mandatory to complete. Your self-assessment is a prerequisite for the pre-separation briefing and is mandatory before attending all TAP workshops. Contact your Military and Family Readiness Center at 895-1253, at least 24 months prior to separation or retirement, to complete your worksheet.
Pre-separation briefing (mandatory) – Briefings are normally held from 1 to 3 p.m. every other Tuesday and Thursday. You will be made aware of your benefits and entitlements and provided with information on the recommended timelines necessary to successfully leave your military job and prepare for civilian employment. Topics discussed include the TAP workshop mandates, O-Net Online job resources, You will create an electronic DD Form 2648, a pre-separation counseling checklist that will help identify your transitional needs. You will also be asked to develop an individual transition plan. Call 803-895-1253 to register for a pre-separation briefing. This briefing does not obligate you to separate or retire from the military, but it is mandatory to attend.
TAP workshop (mandatory) – Effective Nov. 21, 2012, Public Law 101-510, H.R. 2433 and Executive Order 13518 mandate that all separating service members complete newly established components of TAP in addition to the initial individualized assessment briefing and pre-separation counseling. It is mandatory that separating members contact the A&FRC at 895-1253 to ensure requirements are met prior to separation or retirement from the military. The TAP workshop is offered monthly, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This workshop will help you learn how to prepare for civilian employment. It is designed to provide separating and retiring members, civilian employees and their spouses with the skills necessary to be successful in obtaining employment after you've fulfilled your military obligation.
Veterans benefits and services briefing (mandatory) – Effective Nov. 21, 2012, Public Law 101-510, H.R. 2433 and Executive Order 13518 mandate all separating service members complete newly established veterans benefits and services briefing components of TAP in addition to the initial individualized self-assessment and pre-separation counseling. It is mandatory that separating members contact the A&FRC at 895-1253 to ensure requirements are completed within the established timeline prior to date of separation. Learn about your veteran benefits; you have earned them for serving in the military. Veterans Affairs representatives will present information on disability, education, home loans, life insurance, health care and more.
Individual transition plan (mandatory) – The key to your successful transition is planning. Transitioning is serious business and requires a carefully thought-out ITP. The ITP is your game plan for a successful transition to civilian life. It is a framework you can use to fulfill realistic career goals based upon your unique skills, knowledge, experience and abilities. The ITP is not an official form. It is something you create by yourself, for yourself. The ITP identifies actions and activities associated with your transition. The A&FRC staff can assist you in the development of your ITP.
Capstone (mandatory) – An electronic DD Form 2648 will be completed by each service member at the A&FRC Capstone preliminary review, verified by A&FRC counselors. Members must electronically sign the DD Form 2648. It is then emailed to the unit commander (or designee) for an electronic signature, closing the loop on the TAP process. Service members may then print the completed DD form 2648. Capstone must be completed no later than 90 days before your anticipated separation or retirement.
Boots to Business workshop (entrepreneurship) – The A&FRC partners with the Small Business Administration’s resource partners, including Small Business Development centers, Women’s Business Centers, Service Corps of Retired Executives, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and Syracuse University to deliver an introduction to entrepreneurship. The SBA provides transitioning service members with the knowledge, tools and resources they need to evaluate opportunities and become successful entrepreneurs as they transition out of the military. The SBA will help military members get started and introduce members to our resource partner network for support throughout the life cycle of their new businesses. This seminar is scheduled every quarter at the A&FRC for individuals interested in owning their own businesses. This free class is presented by the SBA. Learn how to develop a business plan, understand tax laws and explore licensing requirements.
Accessing higher education workshop – This course is designed to guide you through the variety of decisions involved in choosing your degree-completion program, college institution and funding, as well as completing the admissions process. The expected outcome is you will create a customized plan for a successful transition to a higher education institution.
Career exploration and planning – Service members pursuing further technical training will receive guidance and help in selecting schools and technical fields. The career technical training track addresses such topics as selecting a reputable career and technical training school, the application process from start to finish, how to use certification finder online tools and other internet resources that identify licensed occupations. It also includes a military occupational code translator.
My Career Advancement Account Scholarship: A program offered to eligible military spouses as part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program.
For more information, visit the Military OneSource website.
There are eligibility requirements for reimbursement of up to $500 for occupational state licensing/certification costs due to a permanent change of station/permanent change of assignment. They include:
Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee. For more information, contact the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
The Air Force Wounded Warrior Support Services Program is an Air Force military severely injured program that assists combat-related ill/injured airmen and their families in receiving world-class personnel services and support, extended transition assistance and five-year case management follow-up. Military and Family Readiness Center staff will provide one-on-one consultation with the airman and/or family representative for financial assessment, personal issues counseling, Air Force federal employment opportunities, Veteran Affairs benefits/Disabled Transition Assistance Program counseling and more.
Employment
For information about employment opportunities on Shaw Air Force Base or the surrounding community, visit the Human Resources Office website. The unemployment rate of Sumter metro area is 5.0% and Sumter city rate is 5.3%. The median household income is $49,263.Base Services:
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Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense. Every installation has a special DSN number, and the numbers vary by worldwide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 803 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial 803-895-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
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