Transitioning to a Civilian Career?
Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen,
Transitioning to a civilian career can be one of the most exciting and challenging times for you since making the decision to serve your country by joining the United States Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard. In return for the service you’ve rendered to us all and because of the extensive professional training you’ve received while performing your duties as a member of the United States Armed Forces, there are many employers in the civilian community who are anxious to hire you!
The number of “job search” resources can be daunting, but this web page can help you make sense out of the many job opportunities available in North Carolina and beyond. Let’s start with www.matchforce.org. This web site lists thousands of job opportunities in the state of North Carolina that require the exact skills many of you have acquired during your years of military service. Visit www.matchforce.org today, register free of charge, and browse through the exciting opportunities that await you right here in North Carolina! Other resources are discussed below with links to web sites that are sure to provide the kind of opportunities you seek.
Are you aware of Marine For Life? One of the many things available from Marine For Life is job postings for transitioning Marines. Visit Marine For Life at https://www.m4l.usmc.mil.
Hire A Hero Hire A Hero is a web based community with a mission to help the military community network and find quality careers. The best way to say "Thank you for Serving", is to ensure those who served have meaningful employment. It only makes sense that those who have done the most to protect the American Dream participate fully in its rewards. http://www.hireahero.org
Want more job-oriented transition training? The Marine Civilian Development Program is a not-for-profit corporation that provides free training to Marines to assist them in a successful transition to a civilian career. Read the Marine Corps Times article here or just visit http://www.marinecdp.org
Another great resource for Marines and Sailors looking for jobs is the Marine Executive Association (MEA). MEA is a network of current and former Marines who share job opportunities. Visit http://www.marineea.org and click on Hot Jobs. The MEA has a significant West Coast presence. Reach MEA West at http://www.meawest.org to learn more. MEA assists ALL Marines, not just officers.
Troops to Teachers is a program that provides a link between current and prior armed service members who desire to pursue a career in education by providing counseling, financial and placement assistance. Visit the website at http://www.proudtoserveagain.com for more information.
Don't forget to utilize Camp Lejeune's Career Resource Management Center (CRMC) at 40 Brewster Blvd., Russell Marine and Family Service Center. They provide job search assistance at no cost to active duty, separating, recently separated and retired service members and their family members. Employment-ready workshops on a wide variety of topics, job fairs, computers for typing resumes, applications and skills inventory programs and a resource library are offered. Family members are encouraged to attend all
seminars and workshops. The center has job listings for both local positions as well as out of state and overseas opportunities. For
information on all the Career Resource Management Center provides, click here. For more information call, (910) 451-3212.
Other good sources for jobs for Marines and Sailors:
http://www.veteranemployment.com
