- Up-to-date information on local, national, and international employment opportunities, job market trends and education, and volunteer resources
- Information on job fairs (in person and virtual) and other hiring events
- Assistance with employment applications
- Career counseling and individual career assessments
- Résumé critiques
- Classes and seminars on self-assessment and career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship
- Information on spouse licensure reimbursement (re-licensing at a new duty station can be costly)
- Army Spouse Employment, Career and Education Resource Links: a good place start investigating employment options
- Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (MySECO): education and career guidance for military spouses
- Military OneSource Spouse Education and Employment: a source for trustworthy guidance on entering the workforce
- The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP): Military OneSource’s portal to connect spouses and employers
- USAjobs.gov: the Federal Government’s employment portal
- Home Based Business (HBB): options for businesses that operate from on-post quarters
- The U.S. Department of Labor: transition assistance and employment preparation for military spouses
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes: An initiative that assists veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment
- CSRA Employers
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Staffing Agencies
- Augusta Staffing
- Aiken Staffing
- Acrux Staffing
- Kelly Services
- Sizemore, Inc.
- Adecco
- MadSkills (virtual jobs only)
Medical
- Aiken Regional Medical Center
- Augusta University Medical Center
- Doctors Hospital of Augusta
- Piedmont Augusta
(formerly University Health
Care System)
Hospitality
Help Wanted Links
Government Contractors
Education
- Augusta University
- Columbia County Schools
- Richmond County Schools
- Aiken County (SC) Schools
- Augusta Technical College
- Aiken Technical College
Military Spouse Friendly Partnerships
Government Employment
Employment Search Engines
- Education & Employment Resources
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Education Resources 
Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA):
Offered to eligible military spouses by the OSD, the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program is restricted to spouses of active duty E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2 serving on Title 10 orders. Financial assistance is limited to $4,000. Financial assistance must be used within three years of the start date of the first class. Financial assistance may only be used for an Associate Degree, occupational license or credential. For more information go to Military OneSource.
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO):
A program offered to all military spouses, through Military OneSource, which offers employment assistance with exploring portable career options; education, training, financial aid and state occupational license/credential requirements; career readiness to include interview skills, resume building, etc.; and links to employment sources such as the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and USAjobs.
Veteran Affairs GI Bill:
The VA website has information on several different chapters of the GI Bill including the Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, Dependents and Education Assistance, and more.Employment Resources 
MyNextMove.org:
Explore the O*NET My Next Move website and Interest Profiler for assistance with exploring your career interests. The free online assessment will assist you with locating careers that align with your interests.
Passport Career:
helps individuals with their international job search by providing detailed, country-specific resources on all aspects of the job search and alternative opportunities. Content includes detailed guidance on local styles and expectations for resumes and CVs, interviews, salaries, work permits, business culture, best employers, and more. First-time users should go to Passport Career, click "Have a Registration Key?" at the upper right corner of the page, and enter army5678 as your key. Complete and submit the brief registration form. You will receive a passport by email.
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center:
If you are new to the Fort Gordon installation and surrounding areas, or will be relocating to the area, CPAC has assembled a variety of information to assist you in your move. They have several installation publications and outside resources available.
Virtual Job Scout:
A tool for former and transitioning service members and military spouses to find job openings with top companies.
Linked In:
Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.
Glassdoor.com:
Search all the open positions on the web. Get your own personalized salary estimate. Read reviews on over 600,000 companies worldwide. The right job is out there. Use Glassdoor to find it.
BestSampleResume.com:
Find free resume samples for different job needs. Apart from providing samples, they also provide information and tips on how to write a particular job resume with the help of templates and examples, so that you can draft your copy on your own. - Spousal Priority Placement Program (PPP)
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Priority Placement Program is managed through the Fort Gordon Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC). Employment Readiness is happy to assist with general PPP questions, however, for specific concerns please contact the CPAC office at +1 (706)791-3840.
What do I need to register for the Spouse Priority Placement Program?
- Proof of U.S. citizenship: U.S. birth certificate, current U.S. passport, naturalization certificate.
- Sponsor’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders: to the local duty station indicating authorized family movement. Please note, the orders must state authorization for relocating dependents (we need all copies).
- Marriage Certificate: If you were married after the date the orders were cut you are not eligible for the program.
- Resume: An electronic copy of your updated resume, in Microsoft Word format, must be sent to the e-mail listed below. Make sure you have your new phone number(s), address for the local area, and e-mail listed. Also, list all of the companies where you have worked, their complete addresses, the dates that you worked there, and the total hours/week you worked at each position. Ensure that, if you are looking for a computer/administration job, that you add your typing speed, etc.
- Create an account on USAJOBS.GOV and upload your updated resume.
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Copy of your Social Security card
- Certifications or licensures: (if applicable) Licensed nurse, certifications in computer programming, etc.
- DD-214 and/or VA Letter/SF15 (if ever in the military)
- SF-50: Other eligibility documents (if applicable): SF-50 depicting E.O.12721 eligibility, LWOP, Reinstatement or Transfer Status, 75-info. Last performance appraisal, SF 50’s for highest grade held (otherwise, you will be registered based on the current SF-50).
All supporting documents except the resume must be saved as a PDF file, otherwise they will not get past the firewall.
For questions, contact the CPAC office at 706-791-3840.
The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) offers resources to help with your career plan and job search. Whether you’re a military spouse or Family member who just moved to a new installation, retiree, DoD Civilian looking for new opportunities, or active duty military, Active Reserve, National Guard member, or Wounded Warrior, we’re here to help.
Our services include:
*Not all programs and classes are available at all ACS facilities.
Are you ready? Contact your Employment Readiness Program manager (ERPM) for more information.
Additional Resources:
(Government Links)
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