At the Career Resource Management Center, one can search the Internet for job search websites, view federal and private job announcements, and draft and post resumes. Both the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) and the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) are located within the CRMC.

Classes

JULY 2010

• WORK FROM HOME: HOME-BASED BUSINESS VENTURES
  Wednesday, July 7, 10 AM – Noon, Building 29, Room 104
  This workshop is designed to assist individuals who are considering going into business for themselves.  A home-based business is a good way to combine your financial and material resources to produce a product or service the market demands.  Discover different opportunities available and how to get started. Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828.
  
  
• 10 STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB
  Friday, July 9, 9 am – Noon, Building 29, Room 104
  This workshop is designed to assist individuals seeking Federal Employment. The following topics will be covered: Starting your search for federal employment, Understanding the differences between a federal resume and a private sector resume, Finding the “right” key words to build your federal resume, Writing the impossible KSA (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities), Writing Cover Letter, Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828.
  
  
• TAP WORKSHOP
  -For Retirees: July 12-15, 8 AM – 4 PM, Building 29, Room 104
  -For Retirees: July 19-22, 8 AM – 4 PM, Building 29, Room 104
  This workshop provides employment assistance and transition resources to separating and retiring Marines and their spouses. TAP is designed to provide accurate and relevant information pertaining to career opportunities, job search techniques, networking, education and training benefits, health and life insurance options, financial planning, and veteran’s benefits and entitlements. Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828.
  
  
• DTAP
  Friday, July 16, 1-3 PM, Building 29, Room 104
  This workshop is designed to assist individuals seeking information in reference to service-connected disabilities.  If you think you may have a service-connected disability, you should attend to gain more knowledge and have a better understanding of the process and entitlements.  Remember: your disability is not always noticeable, and the VA representative will be better able to assist you. Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828.
  
  
• ADECCO’S MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER CONNECTIONS INTAKE
  Thursday, July 22, 10 AM – 2 PM, Career Resource Management Center
  ATTENTION MILITARY SPOUSES!
  Developed with the specific needs of military spouses in mind, Adecco's Military Spouse Career Connections offers continuous support to help you achieve your professional goals. Adecco staff will be on-site at Henderson Hall to interview candidates for employment opportunities.  The opportunities will be Temporary to Permanent and/or Direct Hire. While on-site, candidates will have the opportunity to complete an Adecco profile, assessments according to their skill sets, and if qualified; hiring paperwork. Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at
  703-614-6828.
  
  
• EVALUATING AND NEGOTIATING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  Thursday, July 22, 9–11 AM, Building 29, Room 104
  Do you know an HMO from a PPO from a POS health plan?  What is the difference between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan?  What is a FSA or a cafeteria plan and why should you care?  This seminar teaches you all about private sector employee benefits, how they differ from the military benefits you currently enjoy and how to integrate private sector benefits with military retiree benefits.  Also includes negotiating tips to keep prospective employers “honest”.  Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828.
  
  
• eTAP
  July 26-30, 8 AM – 4 PM, Building 29, Room 104
  The Executive Transition Assistance Program (eTAP) provides imperative career information and accommodates the specific needs of senior military leaders. Catering to executive-level leadership and high-profile positions those senior leaders seek, eTAP expands on the Department of Labor’s TAP curriculum in a more sophisticated peer assemblage. The week-long class incorporates the Pre-Separation Counseling brief covering benefits and entitlements upon retirement from military service.  By attending the eTAP, participants gain an in-depth knowledge base in the following areas: skill assessments and marketing strategies, career exploration, networking, today’s current job market, hiring and staffing challenges, resume preparation, industry standard interview attire, interview techniques and salary negotiations.  Please register with the Career Resource Management Center at 703-614-6828. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Both enlisted and officers – ranks no lower than O-5, WO-4 and E-8 and those within 2 years of retirement.
  

All workshops are provided by the Career Resource Management Center at Henderson Hall.
The workshops are open to all active duty service members, spouses, family members and retirees. Registration is required to attend all classes. Please contact the CRMC Office at 703-614-6828.

1. Contact the Career Resource Management Center (703-614-6828) to register for a Pre-Separation Interview and TAP Workshop.
2. Attend a Pre-Separation Interview conducted by the UTC (Unit Transition Counselor).
3. Receive attendance confirmation for an upcoming TAP Workshop.
4. Attend Pre-Separation Counseling Brief in conjunction with TAP Workshop.