Employment Readiness
The Future is in your Hand

The Employment Readiness Program primarily provides assistance to spouses in acquiring skills, networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the workforce and to develop a career/work plan.  Services are free to Spouses, Soldiers, Retirees, Reservists, and relocating DOD civilian personnel.

This service also extends to their family members.  Services offered include employment counseling, assistance in job search, and job skills training. 

Spouse Education                                              

Military Spouses are the backbone of the military family.  Adding to the strength through education will only make the backbone of the military family that much stronger.  You have thought about it, dreamed about it, talked it over with your spouse, and have finally made the decision.  You are going to school.  Whether it’s your first time or you are a returning student you might be asking yourself:  Where Do I Start?  Your installation Education Center should be your first stop for information about local education programs and opportunities.  A key factor in successfully completing your educational goals is choosing the right school or program.  There are several important questions to consider: Is the school accredited? What kind of organization accredited the school? Will my credits transfer if I move?  If you are unsure of an institutions accreditation you can visit www.ed.gov to view the schools level(s) of accreditation.  If you are taking courses outside of the Unites States visit World Education Services online at www.wes.org for academic credit evaluation of courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the U.S. (excerpt taken from NMFA Military Spouse Education Resource Guide, Second Edition)

Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative provides assistance to military spouses seeking to gain the skills and credentials necessary to begin or advance their career.  Career Advancement Accounts cover the costs of training and education, enabling participants to earn a degree or credential in in-demand, portable fields in almost any community across the country.  How can you get started?  Find out if you are eligible by going to www.milspouse.org to learn all about Career Advancement Accounts and attend a CAA orientation at Tripler Education Center on the first Wednesday of every month from 10am to 11am or at Schofield Barracks Education Center every second and fourth Wednesday from 10am to 11am.

Computer Training                  

Achieve your career goals with great computer training!  Whether you would like to develop computer skills or just enhance your current skills, being trained in Microsoft Office will help make you more competitive in the workplace and is guaranteed to get your career moving in the right direction.  Learn how to create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Word.  Manage layouts, themes, and colors of a basic Powerpoint presentation.  Create a publication from scratch or use one of the hundreds of business and personal designs available in Publisher.  Create a worksheet and format and edit cell contents using Excel and much much more…..  Take control of your future by registering at www.nhofhawaii.com/acs/.  All participants will receive a certificate of training for each successfully completed desktop application.

Getting a Job in Hawaii           

Relocation can be a stressful time in our life but when you add job searching on top of that it can also cause anxiety.  The Employment Readiness Program in Hawaii is designed to help alleviate the stress and anxiety associated with job searching.  It is important to have a job search plan and part of that plan is understanding the job market in Hawaii, the job opportunities and the resources available to you.  The first step in your job search is for you to attend an employment orientation.  Employment orientations are held at the Schofield Barracks Army Community Service and the Fort Shafter Outreach Center.  You will receive information on federal, state, private sector and staffing agencies.  Reference materials, job listings, computers, web tours and more will be available for use.  You can register at www.acsclasses.com and look for employment orientations.

Virtual Classes             

Attend a Virtual Class from the privacy of your own home or office. Teleconferences are offered on a monthly basis.  Click on the link below for more information:

Workshops                 

Teen Employment       

Teen Services and Resources

Employment Readiness is ready to empower you to take control of your personal employment situation by providing a full range of employment services and resources.  We teach basic job search skills that can be used effectively regardless of where you are located.  Individual Employment Counseling is a one to one appointment via in person or schedule a teleappointment to discuss your employment needs, such as skill building, job search strategies, how to apply for work, dress for success and the job interview.  The Employment Resource Computer lab is available with printing capabilities to print off your resume and cover letter.  Internet Access is available for online job searching and applying.  The Resource Library is your one stop to look at samples of resumes, current job opportunities and more.  Check out teen job opportunities listing by viewing the Teen JOLT.

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Contact Information
If you would like to learn more about Employment, please call (808) 655-4ACS/4227 or Email the Family Employment Readiness Manager.