FORT DRUM SFL-TAP HIRING
EVENT
February 25, 2016
The Commons, 4350 Euphrates
River Valley Road, Fort Drum, NY 13602
Thank you for considering participation in the Fort Drum Soldier for
Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) Hiring Event on February 25,
2016 at The Commons, P4350 Euphrates River Valley Road, Fort Drum. This event allows you to connect directly with
transitioning service members that match the skills, interests, and desired
locations of positions that you have available. Based on the matches, interviews
will be scheduled in advance of the actual event and will run from 9:00-4:00. The following information and guidelines are
provided to assist you with planning for these events.
~ Registration
~ Post Access
~ How to get to The Commons
~ Local lodging
~ Tentative agenda
~ Lunch
~ Guidelines
REGISTRATION (Please see
attached registration instructions)
Please, complete registration for the hiring event on line no later than January 25, 2016 at
There is no fee for this event. If
representatives are not DoD ID card holders, security information (full name,
date of birth) must be received no later than February 12, 2016.
POST ACCESS
Fort Drum has implemented heightened security procedures at the
gates. For those who do not have DoD/Federal
ID Cards, please, provide full names and dates of birth for all occupants in
the vehicle. We will provide a roster of
visitors to our security personnel so that participants will not have to stop
and sign in at the visitor’s center.
This will expedite entering the installation the morning of the
event. Those on the security roster without
DoD ID cards must use the Mount Belvedere Gate to
access the installation. Those without
DoD ID and who have not provided required information, WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS. Provide security information to Mike Stout, michael.w.stout4.civ@mail.mil,
(315) 772-3237.
DIRECTIONS
NOTE: Some roads will be closed during PT hours,
7:00-8:30. A map will be provided with
registration confirmation. Travel may be
slower – exercise caution when driving on post during these hours. DO NOT trust GPS devices to navigate on the
installation.
Watertown (ART) has an airport, but you may find more scheduling
options flying into Hancock Field,
Syracuse (SYR) which is approximately 72 miles south of Fort Drum.
From Syracuse Airport (Hancock
Field)
DoD/Federal ID Card: Travel I-81 North to Watertown. Exit right at
Exit 48A, I-781, to Fort
Drum. This is a new connector that goes directly to the Paul Cerjan
Gate. Proceed straight after the gate and turn right onto Euphrates River
Valley Road. Follow Euphrates until you
see The Commons on the right.
Non-ID Card Holders: Travel I-81 North to Watertown. Exit right at Exit 48, and turn right onto
Route 342. Turn left at the THIRD light onto NYS Route 283/Mount
Belvedere Blvd. Proceed straight after
the gate and turn right at the first light onto Po Valley Road. Turn left into The Commons at the
intersection of Po Valley and Euphrates River Valley Road.
From the South via NYS Route 26
DoD/Federal ID Card: After passing through Great Bend, turn left
at the second light onto Oneida Avenue. After passing through the gate, proceed
to Euphrates River Valley Road and turn right. Continue on Euphrates until you
see The Commons on the left.
Non-ID Card Holders: Take a left in Great Bend onto Route 3. Follow Route 3 and take a right onto NYS
Route 342. Take a right at Route
283/Mount Belvedere Blvd. Proceed
straight after the gate and turn right at the first light onto Po Valley Road. Turn left into The Commons at the
intersection of Po Valley and Euphrates River Valley Road.
Ensure you have vehicle registration and insurance (or rental
agreement), and driver’s license/form of photo ID for each person in the
vehicle. Rules regarding speed and cell phone usage while driving are strictly
enforced. Speed limit when passing
troops in formation is 10 mph. Again, if
not a DoD ID card holder, visitors MUST be on the security roster (provided DOB
on registration) at Mount Belvedere Gate.
LOCAL LODGING - not all-inclusive
Holiday Inn Express & Suites—1290 Arsenal Street, Watertown; (315)
779-1234
Hampton Inn--155 Commerce Park Drive, Watertown; (315) 782-2222
Ramada Inn—6300 Arsenal Street, Watertown; (315) 788-0700
Best Western Carriage House—300 Washington, Watertown; (315) 782-8000
Comfort Inn & Suites—110 Commerce Park Drive, Watertown; (315)
782-2700, 1-800-329-7466
Econolodge—1030 Arsenal Street, Watertown; (315) 782-5500
Candlewood Suites—26513 Herrick Drive, Evans Mills; (315) 629-6990
Hilton Garden Inn—1290 Arsenal Street, Watertown; (315) 788-1234
Days Inn—25940 US RT 11, Evans Mills, NY 13637; (315) 629-5100
Fairfield Inn & Suites—250 Commerce Park Drive, Watertown; (800)
228-2800
TENTATIVE AGENDA
8:00-8:45 Hiring Event Set-up,
Order/pay for Lunch
8:45-9:00 Opening Remarks
9:00-4:00 Hiring Event (Based on interview
schedule)
11:30 Pick up lunch
4:00 Clean Up Hiring Event
LUNCH OPTIONS
After you check in with a SFL-TAP staff member, you will be directed to
a station to order and pay for lunch.
For $10, you will have the option of a Cobb Salad or the 10th
Mountain Sandwich, drink, chips, and dessert.
After you pay for your meal, you will be given a ticket based on your
choice which you will use to pick up your lunch in a designated area.
10th
Mountain Sandwich: A large portion of ham, roast beef,
turkey, bacon, Swiss and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and
Russian dressing on marble bread.
Cobb Salad: Grilled chicken breast accompanied by
tomato, hard-boiled egg, red onion, green
pepper and crumbled
bacon layered over fresh greens with a
choice of dressing.
GUIDELINES
~ You must arrive and have your
table set up by 8:45 a.m.
~ Limited beverages will be
provided.
~ Unfortunately, storage space
is not available, so, please, have materials you require for the event shipped
to your hotel or directly to The Commons, P4350 Euphrates River Valley Road,
Fort Drum.
Coordinate a pick up for any materials left behind at The Commons. Please, bring your own packing materials.
~ Limited electrical hookups are
available. Please, bring your own extension cords.
~ Internet is now available on site.
POINTS OF CONTACT
Lorrie Guler, Transition Services Manager, at (315) 772-3284, lorrie.s.guler.civ@mail.mil
Mike Stout, Transition Services Specialist, at (315) 772-3237, Michael.w.stout4.civ@mail.mil
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