Employment Readiness Program
- Employment Readiness Program (ERP)
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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, or 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:
- Up-to-date information on local, national, and international employment opportunities, job market trends and education, and volunteer resources
- Classes and seminars on self-assessment and career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship.
- Résumé critiques
- Career counseling and individual career assessments
- Job fairs and other hiring events
- Teen/youth employment information
- Computers with internet access, résumé-writing software, and typing tutorials
- Virtual Career Library access
Contact your Employment Readiness Program manager (ERPM) for more information. Contact information for installation ERPMs can be found at Army OneSource.
- Licensure/Certification Information
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Disclaimer: The sites listed are not all inclusive but are meant to be a starting point for job seekers in certain fields.
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Medical
- Teaching
- Cosmetology
- Child Care
- Administrative
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- Links to Employment
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Programs for Military Spouses
- Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) is a targeted recruitment and employment solution for spouses. - MyCAA
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or Associate’s degree in a portable career field and occupation.
Government (City, State, Federal)
- USAJOBS
GS - The General Schedule (GS) classification and pay system covers the majority of civilian white-collar Federal employees (about 1.5 million worldwide) in professional, technical, administrative, and clerical positions - Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF)
- City Of Fayetteville
- Cumberland County
- NC Works
Local Staffing Agencies
Education
- School Jobs
- Cumberland County Schools
- NC Public Schools
- Department of Defense Education Activities (DODEA) Vacancies - Fayetteville State University
- FTCC
- Methodist University
On-Post (Private Sector or Contractor)
Retail
Medical
- Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
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- Professional Boutique
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Dressing for success (on an interview or on the job) means having access to new and/or gently worn professional attire, suits, blazers, slacks, and jewelry. The boutique is open to assist spouses going for job interviews or starting a new job. For more information or to make an appointment, please call us. All attire is donated by the community.
- Teen Employment and Volunteer Resources
- Helpful Resources
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- Employment Readiness Facebook Page
- Business Websites (.pdf)
- MatchForce.org
- Military Spouse Job Search
- National Military Family Association
- FREE eGuide for the Army Employment Readiness Program (.pdf)
- In Gear Career - Serving Career-Minded Military Spouses
- Private and Federal Resume Tips (.pdf)
- Federal Resume Guide (.pdf)
- N.C. Bill on Military Spouses (.pdf)
- Spouse Preference Information (.pdf)
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Federal Holidays | Closed |
| Second Wed. of each month | Closed 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for staff meeting |
Contact
Normandy Dr. (Soldier Support Center - 3rd Fl.)
Bldg. 4-2843
Google Map
Tel:
+1 (910)396-2390 or +1 (910)396-1425
Military DSN Tel:
(312)236-2390 or (312)236-1425
Register for our Classes
Resume assistance with a Certified Career Counselor is available by appointment. Call us for more information.
If you are an employer, and you would like to send us information regarding a position, please email us and let us know!
