Career Services & TAP

Off-base Fleet & Family Support Centers have re-opened!

Bayview Hills, Gateway Village, Kearny Mesa and Serra Mesa branches are now open for in-person services!

Fleet and Family Support Centers are available to provide support via phone, telehealth, in person appointments, email, social media, webinar and command GMTs under certain conditions during current HPCON Bravo designation.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our providers, please call Centralized Scheduling at 1-866-923-6478.

If you have not been fully vaccinated against COVID, please wear a mask.

Looking for help with your resume? View our Resume Preparation video on our YouTube channel or download it from the download section.

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Military spouses should see more flexible job opportunities under new OPM hiring policy.

Under the new policy, agencies can appoint military spouses to temporary, term or permanent positions in the civil service, OPM said. Military spouses must be currently married to an active or injured service member at the time the agencies make their appointments.

For details, please read the article from Federal News Network.

Read and download the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policy.

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Fleet & Family Support Centers Employment Readiness and Transition Assistance programs are geared towards assisting military and family members finding meaningful employment. Sailors and their family members can come in for one-on-one assistance or attend workshops addresses launching a job search, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, federal employment information, self-assessments, goal setting, and vocational tests.

FFSC workshops include Finding Federal Employment, Winning Interview Techniques, Owning Your Own Business, and Resume Writing. The FFSC Career Centers also offer computers, the internet, and job postings for your use.

Transition Assitance Program

TAP prepares Sailors and family members to be substantially better prepared for civilian life. Service members depart the military “career ready” and with strategies that augment the job search process in today’s market. Information on Veterans Benefits and resources are identified and reviewed.

TAP workshops are required for every service member separating from the military. The workshops are scheduled through your Command Career Counselor and your command, orders are required.

The Fleet and Family Support Center also provides services such as relocation assistance, new parent support, deployment services, clinical counseling services, financial management counseling, family employment services, family advocacy and the transition assistance programs.

One Call Serves All!

24/7 Appointment Scheduling for, clinical counseling, relocation assistance, resume assistance, and financial consultations at any Navy Region Southwest FFSC call 1-866-923-6478.