Employment

Federal employment in the Wallops Island area is limited. The federal agencies in the area consist of Surface Combat Systems Center, Surface Combat Systems Training Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Park Service and Chincoteague Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The turnover rate for federal positions is extremely low, as most people hold their positions or remain in the organization until retirement. The unemployment rate is 3.6% and median household income in Accomack County, Virginia, is $42,260.

Good Employment Prospects

Employment opportunities are available for nurses, teachers, computer programmers and computer technicians. There are many health care facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, skilled care and physicians in the area which employ licensed and certified employees.

Transition Assistance Program

Military members separating from service should contact the command career counselor or the military training officer to secure a quota in the TAP seminar.

Tuition Assistance – My Career Advancement Account

For information on MyCAA and military spouse education and career opportunities, visit the Military OneSource website.

Good employment prospects in the Wallops Island surrounding area include nursing, teaching, computer programing and computer technicians. The unemployment rate 3.6% and the median household income in Accomack County, Virginia, is $42,260.