Welcome to the May CARE Meeting Topic: Summer Programs /

Spouse Employment

CYS School Age Center Camp CourageSUMMER 2021

School Age CenterCamp Courage

Camp Dates :

May 24th – August 6th

Weekly Themes:• SAC Got Talent• Challenge Week• In The Game• Prince and Princesses • Travel Abroad• Stars & Stripes • Polynesia Palooza• World of Water • Create, Design, Sew • Mad Science• Summer Extravaganza

On-post Activities: Biking, Swimming, Bowling, Movies, and More. Register at MilitaryChildCare.com

School Age CenterSAC Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

0530-1830

Location

Fort Benning, GA

7502 Ingersoll St. Building 2653

Contact School Age Center 706-545-3605

COVID-19 Protocols 2021

CSU Youth Programs

Safe, fun shenanigans all over CSU!

May 28th-August 6th, 2021On Main Campus:

Activ8, ages 4-14

Cougar Athletics, ages 4-17

GenCyber, middle school girls

On RiverPark:

Coca-Cola Space Science Center

Columbus Regional Math Collaborative

Schwob School of Music

National Infantry

Museum

Youth Programs

Campdirector@nationalinfantryfoundation.org

706-685-2614

NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center

Ms. Karie Colon karie.a.colon2.naf@mail.mil

(706) 545-2655

Civilian Personnel Advisory Center

Michelle YoungHuman Resource Specialist

Phone: (706) 545-3374

Military Spouse Preference:

Who is Eligible for this Authority?

Spouse of SM serving on active duty when they receive orders to relocate; or

Spouse of SM whose disability resulted from active duty in the armed forces; or

Un-remarried widow or widower of an SM who was killed while on active duty in the armed forces; it does not have to be combat related.

Questions?

Offers personalized services to connect service members and military families to opportunities and resources in their future communities, wherever they may be.

Transition Specialists work individually with service members and military spouses throughout the transition lifecycle.

*Active Duty – 12 Months prior to separation – 6 months after separation.

Transition Specialists are USO employees that work with service members and military family members to developtailored Action Plans around 8 focus areas.

Employment Readiness

Financial Readiness

EducationVeterans Benefits

Through free one-on-one support, a USO Transition Specialist will work to develop a personalized Action Plan that will provide all applicableresources that will make a person’s transition successful. All of the provided resources are free of charge and from reputable organizations. These services are provided to:

1. Transitioning or Recently Transitioned Active Duty Service Members (12 months prior to separation – 6 months after separation)

2. Military Spouses (at any time during their service member’s career)

3. National Guard and Reserve Components (at any time during their career)

Nicole Applegate Transition Specialist 912-498-7159- Cell

Mentoring

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Programs available to Spouses

• Mandated Soldier transition training as per VOW Act• Department of Labor Workshops (Available to Spouses as space available)

• Veterans Administration Benefits Briefing (Available to Spouses as space available)

• Employment Services• Weekly employment connection events with local and worldwide employment opportunities

(Available to Soldiers, Spouses and Veterans)

• Resume workshops (Available to Soldiers, Spouses and Veterans)

• Interview workshops (Available to Soldiers, Spouses and Veterans)

• Networking workshops (Available to Soldiers, Spouses and Veterans)

• Career announcement board with more than 30,000 careers listed annually (Available to Soldiers,

Spouses and Veterans)

• Virtual and in person hiring events (Available to Soldiers, Spouses and Veterans)

• Career Skills Program (CSP) (Available to active duty Soldiers 180 day from separation, many are

available to Spouses and Veterans as a separate agreement)

• Website: https://www.benning.army.mil/Garrison/DHR/TAP/index.html

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benningsfltap

• Office: (706) 545-2308/2308

Fort Benning Available Resources for Spouses

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

The Fort Benning Transition Assistance Program is dedicated and driven to connect

Soldiers, Spouses and Veterans with career opportunities

Endstate

Edwin (Eddie) Perez

Transition Services Manager

Phone: (706)545-6014

Email: Edwin.g.perez3.civ@mail.mil

Kevin Aker

Deputy Transition Services Manager

Phone: (706)545-4373

Email: kevin.w.aker.civ@mail.mil

Army Community Services Volunteer Support Association

Ms. Brittany Lawrence

Treasurer brittanylawrence320@yahoo.com

(336) 403-1976

Army Community Services Volunteer Support Association

• The Army Community Service Volunteer Support Association (ACSVSA) is a non-profit organization, that has been in operation for over 30 years and was approvedfor 501(c)(3) status in 2011. We are located at Fort Benning, Georgia and areauthorized to operate on the military installation. The purpose of the ACSVSA is toensure and support the well-being of Soldiers, their Families and volunteers ofArmy Community Service (ACS) through events, activities and educational materialof several of ACS programs to fill the gap where appropriated government fundingcannot be used.

• As a volunteer run 501(c)(3), operated by active duty service members, spouses,retirees, surviving spouses and Department of the Army Civilians, all of ourcontributions benefit the Soldiers and Families of Fort Benning.

ACS and Spouse Employment

• This group has developed a comprehensive resource list with employment resources on and off Garrison.

• There are available jobs located on the PAO Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/425421268601742.

• A list of employment resources is located on the Garrison websitehttps://www.benning.army.mil/BetteratBenning/Content/PDF/Spousal%20Employment.pdf.

• ACS is conducting Civilian Resume Writing classes and USAJOBS Writing classes starting in May.

• ACS is hosting a Spouse Employment Job Fair with on and off post employers on 18 May 2021 at 0900-1300 at the Benning Supper Club.

Richard Zaler / (706) 545-7581 / richard.j.zaler.civ@mail.mil

CARE Panel Members

Directorate of Emergency Services

Phone: (706) 545 - 5222 / 5223

Martin Army Community Hospital

The Villages of Benning

Commissary

Frequently Posted Positions: Skilled Positions: Sales Store Checker – GS-3 Meatcutter Worker – WG-5

Store Associate – GS-4 Computer Aided Ordering Clerk – GS-5

Store Worker – WG-4 Quality Assurance Evaluator – GS-6

Hiring Preferences: Federal Employment Benefits:

Disabled Veteran Competitive Pay/Leave Accruals/TSP

Veteran Credited Time for Service

Military Spouse Ability to Transfer with Spouse

Inside the Commissary May 13th, 14th, 15th, & 16th

Thank you for shopping at your Fort Benning Commissary!

Army & Air Force Exchange Service

Human Resources

Fort Benning Exchange

Exchange Recruitment

The Exchange is hiring for multiple positions within the Main PX, Food Court, Dunkin, Popeye’s and Express facilities.

On-The-Spot Interviews every Tuesday & Friday from 1300-1530

Exchange HR Admin Office – 1711 Wold Ave, Ft Benning

We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential/holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates.

$600 Recruitment Bonus for all Food Positions

Apply @ applymyexchange.com. Search “Fort Benning”

Contact Brandon M. Johnson, Recruiting Manager for questionsjohnsonbrando@aafes.com

706-682-0370 ext. 212

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THANK YOU!

Army Community Service

Army Community Service

• Spouse Leadership Seminar 11-13 May• Spouse Employment Job Fair 18 May• Volunteer Recognition Reception 26 May• Reminder that AER Campaign is still ongoing.• Financial Readiness is starting mandatory classesin person.• Newcomers Briefing for E4 and below is starting 5May.• ACS has started Civilian / USAJOBS Resumeclasses.

Richard Zaler / (706) 545-7581 / richard.j.zaler.civ@mail.mil

RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE

Sr. Command Chaplain – CH (COL) Dawud Agbere

Office # - (706) 545-2289dawud.a.agbere.mil@mail.mil

Garrison Chaplain – CH (LTC) Michael Patterson

Cell # - (706) 545-3964michael.w.patterson.mil@mail.mil

APR 2021

FAITH GROUP CHAPELS DTG CHILDCARE PROVIDED Notes / POC

CATHOLIC

Main Post 0900 SUN Fb Search: St. Maurice Fort Benning Main Post Chapel

The Infantry Chapel Spanish 1430 SUN

Daily Mass 1200 Daily

Sandhill / Pomeroy Field 1230 SUN

PROTESTANT

Main Post - Crossroads 1100 SUN Yes Fb Search: Fort Benning Crossroads

The Infantry Chapel Liturgical 0900 SUN Yes Fb Search: St. Paul’s Cross at Fort Benning

The Infantry Chapel Traditional 1100 SUN

Sightseeing Road Gospel 1045 Fb Search: Fort Benning Gospel Service

Airborne 0830 Fb Search: Fort Benning Airborne Chapel

Sandhill / Pomeroy Field - OSUT Multiple

MUSLIM

Pomeroy Field - OSUT 1300 SUN

2nd Floor, Bldg. 974 – Religious Support Office

1330 FRI

JEWISH Main Post – Pomeroy Field - OSUT 1700 FRI

MCoE Interfaith Chapel 1730 FRI karyn.b.berger.mil@mail.mil

BUDDHIST Sandhill / Pomeroy Field - OSUT 1400

LDS Sandhill / Pomeroy Field - OSUT 1530

Ft. Benning Religious Services

APR 2021

Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

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Garrison Commander

COL Matthew Scalia

The next CARE Meeting is tentativelyTuesday, 3 August 2021

Topic: Back to School

Fort Benning, Home of the MCoE

Maneuver Center of Excellence - Team of Soldiers, Families, and Civilians from the Best Army in the World!

MAYCARE

SIGACTS

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Fort Benning, Home of the MCoE

Maneuver Center of Excellence - Team of Soldiers, Families, and Civilians from the Best Army in the World!

MAY-JUN

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• 6-7 May Military Spouse Appreciation Day-Wellness Symposium

• 8 May Run to Rememberance 5K

• 9 May Mother’s Day Archery Shoot

• 14 May Spouses’ Hiring Fair

• 15 May Campout at King’s Pond

• 18 May Monthly Retirement Ceremony

• 28-31 May Memorial Day Training/Federal Holiday

• 31 May NIM Paver Ceremony

• 1-4 Jun MCoE DSoY Competition

• 15 Jun Monthly Retirement Ceremony

• 16 Jun Walking Town Halls

• 26 Jun MCoE Independence Day Celebration