. Military-Civilian: Hot Jobs, Events, and Helpful Information for Veterans Seeking Civilian Careers: Upcoming Workshops - 2013

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Upcoming Workshops - 2013

2013 Workshops
Career Resource Management Center (CRMC)
Religious and Family Services Annex
3019 Embry Loop, Room 131
Quantico, VA  22134
703.784-4963/2511
Fax:  703.432-1925

Call our office to register!


Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP)
Description: This workshop will inform attendees about the Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Attendees will learn about the program as well as how to apply for participation.

Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, Next door to the base chapel.
Time: 0900-1130 Wednesday
Dates: January 23, 2013/Wednesday      
            April 10, 2013/Wednesday
            July 17, 2013/Wednesday
            October 16, 2013/Wednesday

Survival Benefits Plan (SBP)
Description:  This workshop integrates benefits from the DoD, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Social Security to enhance family readiness. Tailored to those planning for retirement or separation, featuring:
• SBP - Unbiased analysis of its value and place in a financial plan
• SGLI/VGLI comparison
• Department of Veterans Affairs - Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
and Dependents Education Assistance
• Social Security - Retirement, Disability, and Survivor Benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time: 0900 - 1130
Dates:  February 5, 2013/Tuesday   
             August 14, 2013 /Wednesday
            November 26, 2013/Tuesday

Market Yourself for a Second Career
Description: This workshop will provide attendees with skills and resources to prepare for a career after leaving the service. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to effectively navigate the job market.
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time: 0900-1130
Dates:   February 20, 2013/Wednesday       
              May 15, 2013/Wednesday       
              September 5, 2013/Thursday
        
Federal Employment Workshop
Description: This workshop will assist attendees seeking employment with the federal government with writing a federal resume. Employments vacancies along with knowledge, skills, and abilities required to apply for will be addressed.
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time: 0900-1300
Dates:             February 7, 2013/Thursday
            May 2, 2013/Thursday
            September 18, 2013/Wednesday
November 14, 2013/Thursday
Federal Resume Lab
Description:  This lab will assist you with developing your Federal Resume.  Also, you will create an account on USA Jobs (if you do not already have one).
Location:  Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time/Date: 0900-1100; January 16, 2013/Wednesday
Time/Date:  1000-1200; May 14, 2013/Tuesday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; June 24, 2013/Monday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; August 2, 2013/Friday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; September 17, 2013/Tuesday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; October 2, 2013/Wednesday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; November 1, 2013/Friday
Time/Date:  0800/1000; December 9, 2013/Monday

10 Steps to a Federal Resume
Description:  This workshop will help you understand the Federal Employment process.  It will walk you through from your resume to the hiring process.
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time/Date:  0900-1100; February 4, 2013/Monday
Time/Date:  1300-1500; March 7, 2013/Thursday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; April 8, 2013/Monday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; June 10, 2013/Monday
Time/Date:  1300-1500; July 16, 2013/Tuesday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; August 13, 2013/Tuesday

Linked In
Description:  This workshop will assist you in understanding “Linked-In” and what it is used for.  Also, you will create an account (if you do not already one).
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time/Date:  1000-1200; January 22, 2013/Tuesday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; February 19, 2013/Tuesday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; March 19, 2013/Tuesday
Time/Date:  1000-1200; May 17, 2013/Friday
Time/Date:  1000-1200; May 31, 2013/Friday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; June 27, 2013/Thursday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; 29 July 2013/Monday
Time/Date:   1300-1500; August 26, 2013/Monday
Time/Date:  0900-1100; October 3, 2013/Thursday
Time/Date:  1000-1200; 9 December 2013/Monday


All Day VA Benefits
Description: This workshop will assist retiring and separating member of all Department of Veterans Affairs program, including VA claims process.  Veterans of the United States Armed Forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time: 0830 - 1500
Dates: January 18, 2013 /Friday            
            April 11, 2013/Thursday       
            July 18, 2013/Thursday        
            November 15, 2013/Friday            

Small Business Administration/ SCORE
Description:  This workshop is devoted to assisting Veterans start their own business.
Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry Loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time: 11:15-1:15
Dates:  February 6, 2013/Wednesday
             May 16, 2013/Thursday
             August 15, 2013/Thursday
             November 13, 2013/Wednesday          

Job Search through Social Media and Networking Systems (Ms. Kelly Brown)
Description: This workshop will teach participants how their social networking activities on the Web can attract future employers. During this three hour class, participants will learn the importance of using social media to develop their online presence as well as network with professionals in their field.

Location: Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time: 0900-1200
Date:  January 15, 2013/Tuesday      
           March 21, 2013/Thursday
           April 9, 2013/Tuesday
           June 13, 2013/Thursday
           September 19, 2013/Thursday 1100-1230
           November 25, 2013/Monday
           December 12, 2013/Thursday

MBTI Basics: Understanding Type
Description:  This workshop will help participants understand their four-letter Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) type code for them to gain further understanding of themselves and how their preferences relate to their career search.  Participants will complete the MBTI assessment before the workshop and will be provided their four-letter MBTI type code during the workshop. **This three hour workshop is a prerequisite to the MBTI & Type in the Workplace workshop.
Location:  Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time:  0900-1200
Dates:  January 17, 2013/Thursday
             March 5, 2013/Tuesday
             May 30, 2013/Thursday
             July 31, 2013/Wednesday
             September 26, 2013/Thursday
             October 1, 2013/Tuesday


MBTI & Type in the Workplace
Description:  This workshop is designed to suggest how participant’s results from the MBTI can help participants choose a new job or career.  This workshop will help students formulate answers to questions such as, “What do I want to do?”  and “How do I get there from here?” by showing them how to use their MBTI results to develop their career goals.  **Students must have taken the MBTI assessment and the MBTI Basics: Understanding Type workshop before they can register for this MBTI & Type in the Workplace workshop.
Location:  Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time:  0900-1200
Date:  February 21, 2013/Thursday
           April 30, 2013/Tuesday
           June 26, 2013/Wednesday
           August 1, 2013/Thursday
           November 12, 2013/Tuesday

STRONG Interest Inventory and Career Satisfaction
Description:  This workshop will provide participants an overview of the STRONG Interest Inventory and how it can be a powerful method for matching their interests with opportunities for jobs, education, and leisure activities.  **Students will be provided the STRONG Interest Inventory before the class and they must complete the inventory in order to attend the workshop. 
Location:  Religious & Family Service Annex, 3019 Embry loop, next door to the base chapel.
Time:  0900-1200
Date:  January 24, 2013/Thursday
           February 8, 2013/Friday
           May 1, 2013//Wednesday
           July 15, 2013/Monday
           August 29, 2013/Thursday
           October 17, 2013/Thursday

Job Fair
Description: The Wounded Warrior Regiment and MCCS Career Resource Management Center will be hosting job fairs at The Clubs at Quantico on the following dates:
Time:  0900 – 1000 Wounded Warriors
1000 – 1400 Open to Public
Dates:  March 21, 2013/Thursday
             September 20, 2013/Friday

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