Partnership with TAP, US Army War College, and Army Community Service to offer a series of workshops focusing on the employment readiness topics to help Spouses in career progression or re-entry into the workforce.
Location: Transition Assistance Program(TAP) Classroom, 842 Sumner Rd (next to Leisure Travel Services office and commissary)
Register for Workshops:
"My Next Move" Career Exploration
15 September 2026 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
A fun, interactive two-hour workshop that guides participants to use Department of Labor online resources to explore career opportunities. Trained facilitators assist participants in using labor market information research to focus on interests that could lead to an exciting career path! Additionally, participants develop a job search plan based on their interests and employment skills.
Resume Workshop for Spouses
20 October 2026 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
A four-hour workshop (9:30-11:30am, break for lunch, 12:30-2:30pm) designed to help participants create an effective resume for the career they want. Department of Labor-trained facilitators will provide guidance and teach participants to evaluate their resumes and understand effective job application techniques. Focus on the spouse population, with attention paid to volunteerism, return-to-work considerations, and a non-linear career path.
LinkedIn Profiles
17 November 2026 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This two-hour workshop walks participants through building their LinkedIn profiles. Participants learn how to create a profile that markets their professional brand, uses keywords to attract recruiters, and utilizes LinkedIn for skill endorsements and recommendations from their networks. *Participants may schedule LinkedIn headshot appointments in the studio on available dates. This workshop is a prerequisite for the LinkedIn Job Search workshop 26 JAN 2027.
LinkedIn Job Search
26 January 2027 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This two-hour workshop offers insider knowledge to utilize LinkedIn's job search features. Participants learn how to set job alerts, connect with new people, join groups, and follow organizations to grow their networks. This workshop also shares a rare sneak peek into the recruiter's view on LinkedIn, providing invaluable insight into best practices for finding job opportunities on LinkedIn. *LinkedIn Profiles workshop offered in 17 NOV 2026 was pre-requisite for this workshop.
Interviewing
16 February 2027 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preparation is key for a great job interview. This two-hour workshop provides tips and coaching for job interviews and handling those hard-to-answer questions.
Federal Employment for Spouses
9 March 2027 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this three-hour workshop tailored for military spouses, expect to
1) learn important facts about the federal hiring process, particularly special categories for military spouse hiring
2) know how to focus on and respond to the most important information in a federal job description
3) better understand how to tailor your resume to the job announcement for the federal job you seek
Salary Negotiation
13 April 2027 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This two-hour workshop explains basic knowledge for salary, compensation, job offers and negotiation skills. Included exercises and resources will help you understand and communicate your worth to your next employer.
Registration Information
Register at links for each workshop.
