M&FP - Transition Readiness Seminar

The Four Transition Readiness Seminar Pathways - new!

College/University Education Pathway: With the College/University Education Pathway, Marines and Sailors will be provided information about how to select a college or university, enrollment procedures, admission requirements, educational funding including financial aid and scholarships. *

 

Career Technical Training Pathway (Votech): The purpose of the College and Technical Training Pathway is to prepare Marines and Sailors for jobs based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally specific in trade, occupation, or vocational career fields. Technical training educates and/or certifies attendees in fields requiring expertise in a particular group of techniques or technology preparing the individual for employment in a certain job classification, field or industry. *

 

Employment Pathway: The purpose of the Employment Pathway is to give Marines and Sailors a competitive advantage in the commercial workplace. Using tools and assessments in the workshop, they will be able to build upon strengths and develop a successful strategy for the next step in their career. This workshop will improve their skills in many areas such as communication, emotional intelligence and research.

 

Entrepreneurship Pathway: The purpose of the Entrepreneurship Pathway is to help Marines and Sailors make the best and most informed choices about starting, owning, and operating a small business. Participants will be provided with information and references about owning their own business, and gaining a full understanding of the requirements, responsibilities and resources needed to succeed. This workshop will provide participants with the means to decide if this career or employment option is the direction they wish to take when leaving the service.

 

*Note: College and Votech pathways will be conducted during the same week.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PATHWAYS SCHEDULE FOR 2012.
PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER: 808-257-7790/87

 

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EVENTS

 

Workforce 2012 Job Fair

Wednesday, 16 May ~ 0900-1500
Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI

Join the Transition Assistance Program at the Neal Blaisdell Center in downtown Honolulu for the 2012 Workforce Job Fair. This job fair is a part of the larger Workforce 2012 job fair being conducted by Hawaii Hires Heroes (H3), in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Shipmates to Workmates (SM2WM) civil service hiring initiative spearheaded by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Military Sealift Command (MSC) and Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC), the Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), Hawaii Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), NBC News, and other local partners. Additional information about the job fair can be located at:
http://successhi.com/SuccessHI-2011/Job_Fairs.html and
http://www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/honolulu-hi1
General admission to the event is $3. Students, seniors 55+ and military personnel with a valid ID will be admitted for $1. (PDF poster) Transition Assistance Program, 257-7796

 

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Services We Provide:

Transition Readiness Seminar
Informs members of the benefits and entitlements that include employment assistance (through the state employment office, job fair and job bank information), Education/Training, Financial Management Counseling, Reserve Affiliation and Veterans Benefits (including Disabled Veterans Benefits).

 

The TRS is designed to give service members the skills necessary to plan and execute a successful job search. Topics covered include:

- Assessing preferences, skills, and experience, education and training.
- Making career decisions regarding career objectives and financial needs.
- Preparing for the job interview, identify job opportunities, networking, writing an effective resume, federal application, and doing employer research.

 

Workshops:
We offer workshops in cover letter & resume writing, federal applications, and interview skills.  Additionally, we offer various information briefs, such as, federal employers to include (depending on their availability), Small Business Administration, Border Patrol, CIA, National Security Agency, State Department, HPD, and the FBI  to name a few.

 

Schedule of Classes

Career/Job/Resume Counseling
One-on-one counseling, instruction, and assistance is available as needed in the areas of cover letter & resume writing, federal application, and developing an Individual Transition Plan (ITP) with realistic career goals and steps to achieve them. However, one-on-one counseling does not satisfy the requirement for pre-separation counseling or attendance at the TAP Seminar.

Employment Opportunities
Look for our annual job fair hosted at Kahuna's which typically has 40 local/mainland companies and federal agencies.

 

Joint Employment Management System (JEMS) JEMS provides a local job search engine for the island of Oahu. This job bank is available to the active, retired, separated Marines and Sailors and their family members. Additionally, the annual JEMS job fair is held at Naval Base Pearl Harbor (Club Pearl) and hosts between 80 to 100 Hawaii and mainland companies, State and Federal Agencies. For more information about the job fair or to register to use the job bank go to their website (www.jemsjobs.com).  The job fair is open to members of the military community with base access.

For family members of active duty please visit the Family Member Employment Assistance Program webpage.

 

Veterans Resources

Employer Partnership (EP) of the Armed Services - a direct link to some of America's employers.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce - provides an event schedule of U.S. Chamber of Commerce hiring fairs.

Work for MCCS - great opportunities abound right here at MCBH.

 

Resume Software
Resume Software allows for the preparation and laser-quality print of resumes on resume paper. Computer-generated resumes are high-quality, professional documents ready for individuals to submit. It is strongly recommended that members complete these job search documents prior to leaving the military, since resumes prepared in the civilian community can be extremely costly.