Benefit Fact Sheet
The Employment Assistance Program (EAP), offered through Military & Family Readiness Centers (M&FRCs), supports Department of Defense (DoD) customers – including military members, civilians, retirees, and their families - in achieving short- and long-term employment readiness goals. The program connects individuals with education and training opportunities tailored to careers in both the private and public sectors. M&FRCs deliver comprehensive services to ensure customers are well-informed and supported throughout their job search.
Air Force Reserve Service members on active duty, their spouses, family members, and DoD civilians are eligible for the Employment Assistance Program.
The M&FRC team provides career counseling and classes to enhance individual employment skills. Visit the Resource Locator to find the nearest M&FRC.
Assistance is offered in the following areas:
- Résumé writing
- Interview skills
- Federal employment
- Job search strategies and support
- Career assessment
- Skill assessment
- Skill building classes
- Career counseling/coaching
- One-on-one support
- Local job market insight
- Workshops/classes/small group instruction
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Resources, managed through the M&FRCs, connects Airmen, Guardians, spouses, and other family members with volunteer opportunities on and off base, encouraging community involvement. Volunteers receive orientation and initial training to support them in their roles. Additionally, the M&FRC administers the Volunteer Excellence Award (VEA), a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)- level recognition honoring outstanding contributions to the local civilian and military communities.
For more Department of the Air Force Employment Resources:
https://www.afpc.af.mil/Military-and-Family/Employment-Resources/
For employment support, visit Military OneSource:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Hiring our Heroes:
https://www.hiringourheroes.org/
Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP):
https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/
For more information about Air Force Family employment programs please see the following fact sheets:
Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program (MSEP)
For information on government civil service jobs, visit:
https://afciviliancareers.com/
https://www.usajobs.gov/
DAFI 36-3009, Military and Family Readiness Centers:
https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/dafi36-3009/dafi36-3009.pdf