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The Employment Readiness Program

The Employment Readiness Program provides assistance to Family members who are relocating to Fort Drum due to the PCS move of a Military or Civilian sponsor. The program offers information to help make the transition to Fort Drum easier.

The Army knows that employment is one of the most significant issues for Military Families. Therefore, the goal of the Fort Drum ACS Employment Readiness Program is to assist Families with their job search particularly as they are impacted by such a mobile lifestyle.

Career Counseling and Job Coaching

One on One Career Counseling (by appointment)
Group Workshops (by appointment)

Employment Information Welcome Packet - Downloadable

Self-Development Workshops

Build Your Own Business

Federal Employment System
Interviewing Skills

Job-Search Strategies

Resume/Cover Letter Writing
Self-Employment

Teen Job Prep

Teen Resume Prep

Weekly Job Listings

A current list of employment opportunities can be obtained at the Employment Readiness office for both on-post and off-post.

Resource Library

Career Assessment Guides

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Resume and Cover Letter Writing Guides
Skill Identification Guide

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Faxing & Copying
Copies and fax machine provided free of charge for client use.

Computers
Internet
Resume Writing Software

Education Information

Various College Categories
Vocational Schools

Job Hunting - Additional Resources

Job Bank - Get a complete listing of North Country employment opportunities and  resources.

Contractors and Businesses on Fort Drum AAFES Actus Lend Lease AmeriCU Credit Union Honeywell Cornell Cooperative Extension Defense Commissary Agency Fort Drum Dining Facilities Key Bank SERCO TW & Company Gate Guard -  (315) 772-2970 General Dynamics

Other Sources of Employment Assistance The Workplace New York State Dept. of Labor Kelly Services Manpower - 315 376-6899 Penski

Local Job Search Sites and Local Employers Jefferson County New Beginning City of Watertown Civil Service Exams Watertown Daily Times Newspaper Northern NY Classifieds DaVinci Project of Upstate New York - Engineering Jobs Watertown Chamber of Commerce Jefferson County Job Development Corporation Jefferson County Human Resources North County Council of Social Agencies Stream International – local call center Tyco (Healthcare Manufacturer) The Arc Local Job Search Website Federal Jobs Office of Personal Management US Postal Service

Medical Job Search Sites Samaritan Medical Center Carthage Area Hospital Lewis County General Hospital Educational Websites Jefferson County Attain Lab Jefferson Community College Board of Cooperative Education Services Job Search Engines Local Jobs – Job Search Engine Military Spouse Career Center Military Spouse Job Search Jobervise Army Spouse Employment Partnership Regional Help Wanted New York High Tech Job North Country Now Northstar Community Career Web

Employment Readiness Checklist

These are some items that are helpful to hand carry when trying to find a job.
 School Transcripts
 Updated Resume
 Information on Previous Employers & References
 Certifications/Awards
 Letters of Recommendations
 Portfolio

Contact Information

Employment Readiness Program

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