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Employment Readiness Program

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Welcome to the Fort Carson ACS Employment Readiness Program! 

 

Access resources and tools for job searches, resume support, workshops, home-based business, hiring events, and more here! Whether you are new to the area preparing to move here, use Employment Readiness services now! The Fort Carson Employment Readiness Program offers virtual and in person services, including one-on-one resume support, workshops, job search assistance and more! 

 

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Jobs

Serve those who defend our nation. Find work you love. 

 

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Events

Register for a workshop or attend a class. 

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Contact Us

Let one of our team members set you up for financial success.  

Employment Readiness Program

 

Get ready for the job you’ll love with Employment Readiness!

Job Search and Career Coaching

Get expert guidance on resumes, interviews, and job applications. Find local and remote job opportunities tailored to military life.

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Spouse Employment and Portable Careers

Explore job options that move with you. From military spouse hiring programs to portable career resources and home business opportunities, find a path that fits your lifestyle.

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Start a Home-Based Business

Turn your skills into a business you can run from anywhere. Learn about on-post business rules, licensing, and strategies for success.

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Hiring Events and Networking

Connect with top employers through job fairs, networking events, and direct hiring programs designed for military Families.

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WIC Walk-in's

WIC Walk-in's

"Empowering Families with Food, Nutrition, Education, and More"

Oct 5 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Boot Camp for New Parents

Boot Camp for New Parents

Sleepless nights? Endless diaper changes? Welcome to parenthood! If you're looking for a manual for that tiny human you just brought home, we've got the next best thing. Our FREE Boot Camp for New Parents connects you with experts and other parents who get it. Classes are held twice monthly at the ACS Center, Bldg. 1526. Sign up for either the 1st or 3rd Tuesday. Sign up for reinforcements! Click HERE to Register!

Oct 6 8 am - 4 pm

Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Create strong bonds & increase communication between baby & parent.

Oct 6 9 am - 11:30 am
Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Create strong bonds & increase communication between baby & parent.

Oct 6 9 am - 11:30 am
Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing
Nurturing Families Through Play

Nurturing Families Through Play

This 10-week class teaches parents of children ages 3 to 10 how to use child play therapy skills to reduce behavioral problems and nurture parent-child relationships. Registration is required.

Oct 6 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spouse Meet-Up

Spouse Meet-Up

Oct 6 10:30 am - 11 am
Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan

"Helping You Take Care of Your Family"

Oct 6 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan

"Helping You Take Care of Your Family"

Oct 6 12 pm - 12:30 pm

Child Support Consultations

"Helping Parents and Caretakers Provide for Their Families"

Oct 6 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Child Support Consultations

Child Support Consultations

"Helping Parents and Caretakers Provide for Their Families"

Oct 6 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Child Support Consultations
Fort Carson Spouse Welcome

Fort Carson Spouse Welcome

New View, New Community

Oct 6 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Federal Employment Tools

Federal Employment Tools

Create and build a complete USAJOBS.gov profile, make it searchable, learn how to search for and apply to job announcements in this 90-minute course. This course combines the two federal workshops, Navigating USAJOBS and Federal Resume 101. For a free USAJOBS account, register at www.usajobs.gov and follow the following steps. · Create a login.gov account to sign in to USAJOBS (first time users). · Login.gov is a service that offers secure and private online access to government programs, such as Federal benefits, services, and applications. · Use the same email address for login.gov and USAJOBS. · Create a new password. · Have a working phone number (mobile or landline); login.gov will send a unique security code each time you sign into your account. · Create a USAJOBS profile using the same email address for login.gov. · Create a new password for USAJOBS (first time users).

Oct 7 9:30 am - 11 am

Navigating the USCIS Website

Oct 7 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Navigating the USCIS Website
Navigating the USCIS Website

Navigating the USCIS Website

Oct 7 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Oct 7 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

Nurturing Parenting (3 to 12 years)

This 12-week class includes topics of communication with your child, how to build your child’s self-esteem, behavior management techniques and much more.

Oct 7 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Coffee Conversations

Coffee Conversations

Meet the STARCOM recruiter (also a military spouse) and get the inside scoop on federal career opportunities in Colorado Springs and select locations across the U.S.

Oct 8 10 am - 11 am
Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan

"Helping You Take Care of Your Family"

Oct 8 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Play Group

Play Group

Oct 9 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Interview Skills & Techniques

Interview Skills & Techniques

Monthly re-occurring class. Join this interactive workshop to learn what common interview mistakes to avoid and discuss frequently asked questions. Cover tips and trends and learn how to effectively interview for the job. Mock interviews can be scheduled separately by appointment.

Oct 10 9:30 am - 10:30 am
WIC Walk-in's

WIC Walk-in's

"Empowering Families with Food, Nutrition, Education, and More"

Oct 12 1 pm - 3:30 pm

WIC Walk-in's

"Empowering Families with Food, Nutrition, Education, and More"

Oct 12 1 pm - 3:30 pm
WIC Walk-in's
Heart & Home

Heart & Home

Oct 13 9 am - 11:30 am
Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Infant Massage & Baby Nurturing

Create strong bonds & increase communication between baby & parent.

Oct 13 9 am - 11:30 am