Employment Assistance Program FAQ

Resources, workshops, and expert guidance to help military spouses, veterans, and family members find meaningful careers

M&FRCs offer:
✅ Career counseling
📝 Resume writing assistance
🎤 Interview prep
🔗 Job search support and referrals to local employers.

Programs like the Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) provide free consultations and workshops.
👉 Learn more about FERP

Absolutely! Our consultants assist with:

  • Navigating the local job market
  • Identifying job openings
  • Connecting you with hiring events and employers
  • Addressing unique needs of a mobile lifestyle

Yes! We offer:

  • Guidance on self-employment, freelancing, and remote work
  • Referrals to SBA.gov and MySECO
  • Access to online job boards and entrepreneur resources

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) offers up to $4,000 in financial assistance for eligible military spouses pursuing:

  • Licenses
  • Certifications
  • Associate degrees

Yes! We can:

  • Walk you through USAJobs.gov
  • Help create a federal-style resume
  • Explain the federal hiring process

Absolutely. We assist transitioning service members, veterans, and retirees with:

  • Resume and career guidance
  • Job referrals
  • Navigating civilian hiring systems

Yes! Many M&FRCs maintain job boards.
🔗 Visit our JBCMFR Job Board for opportunities near you.

We host regular workshops on:

  • Resume writing
  • Interview prep
  • Career exploration
  • Networking & LinkedIn strategies

📅 See our full workshop calendar

Yes! We collaborate with employers looking to hire military-connected talent.
Ask us how we can connect you with job leads today!

Absolutely. We offer tools and assessments to help you:

  • Discover your strengths
  • Explore career options
  • Set goals that match your lifestyle

Yes! We’ll help you:

  • Identify your transferable skills
  • Update your resume
  • Rebuild confidence for reentering the workforce

To get started, bring:

  • Your resume (if you have one)
  • Valid military or spouse ID
  • Certifications or education records
0Shares