Welcome to the Career Resource Office
The Career Resource Office's mission is to provide quality transition assistance to Marines, sailors, spouses, retirees, civil servants and other authorized members. The CRO offers a variety of resources including federal resume workshops, pre-retirement seminars, local employment workshops.
In addition, our internet computer lab is equipped with computer stations complete with Microsoft Office training, typing tutors, job boards and free WI-FI access.
Contact Information
Bldg. 1526
(760) 830 - 7225 / 5955
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Self-Assesment / ITP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To view the NAVMC 17031 .pdf document, download the file locally (your desktop or download folder) and open the file in Adobe Reader or another .pdf reader software. Please note you will receive this message when you download it; however, you can view by following the instructions.
Second Course of Action: Please see the Career Resource Office or your Unit Transition Coordinator for the NAVMC 17031, USMC Transition Readiness Program, Self-Assessment/Transition Plan. The Self-Assessment/Transition Plan is your road map for attaining your employment, education, vocational, and entrepreneurial goals and will help you successfully transition to civilian life. Complete your plan, considering this is a living document that will be modified as you transition.
- NAVMC 17031: SELF ASSESSMENT/INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANThe primary purpose of this assessment is to develop a plan for attaining employment, education, vocational, and entrepreneurial goals for transitioning Service Members in support of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP).
Managing Your Transition (MY Transition)
- Managing Your Transition (My Transition) Participant GuideThis course emphasizes the importance of preparing for transition from military service into the civilian sector and provides an overview of the Transition Assistance Program.
Military Occupational Crosswalk (MOC) GAP Analysis
- Military Occupational Crosswalk | GAP Analysis Participant GuideThis course assists with identifying skills, and demonstrates how to translate skills, training and experience into civilian credentialing appropriate for civilian jobs.
Managing Your Education (MY Education)
- Managing Your Education (My Education) Participant GuideThis course, designed for anyone pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, includes information on choosing a field of study, selecting an institution, gaining admission, and funding your education.
- GI Bill Comparison ToolLearn about and compare your GI Bill benefits at approved schools, employers, and VET TEC providers.
- Weams Institution SearchLearn about GI Bill benefits at different schools an find out which schools we’ve approve
- GI Bill Comparison All Schools DataVA is making it easier to research colleges and employers approved for the GI Bill.
Financial Planning for Transition
- Financial Planning for Transition Participant GuideThis course provides transitioning Service members with an understanding of how transition may impact their finances, and provides the tools and resources for a successful financial transition.
- Financial Planning Worksheet for Career TransitionTwo page fillable document.
- Fillable Financial Planning WorksheetFive page fillable document.
- Financial Planning Worksheet for Career Transition Excel BudgetA comprehensive eight-tab Excel document.
VA Benefits and Services
- VA Benefits and Services Participant GuideThis course explains how to navigate your transition journey with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services, including: supporting yourself and your family, getting career ready, finding a place to live, maintaining your health, and connecting with your community.
Department of Labor Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT)
- Department of Labor Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT) Participant GuideThis course lays the foundation for transition from military to civilian careers by introducing essential tools and resources needed to evaluate career options, gain information for civilian employment, and understand the fundamentals of the employment process.
Women’s Health Transition Training
- Women’s Health Transition Training Participant GuideThis course helps transitioning Servicewomen and recently separated women Veterans understand the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits and services available to them, including available women's health services, how to enroll in VA health care and other transition assistance tools and resources.
TRS Information 2023
Please send all questions regarding the Transition Readiness Program to the following persons and email addresses:
Anita Angle: (760) 830-7225 / 5995 – anita.angle@usmc.mil and McArthur Wright: (760) 830-4029 – mcarthur.wright@usmc.mil.
- STEP 1-INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING WITHIN 24-18 MONTHS OF EASStarting Point: This file details the required steps and documents for the initial counseling appointment, pre-separation counseling, and transition readiness program, including online forms, assessments, transcripts, and workshop materials.
- STEP 2-PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING WORKSHOP WITHIN 24-18 MONTHS OF EASAfter the face-to-face individualized initial counseling is done, service members will be set up for pre-separation counseling by the P&PD staff. Like the IC, this counseling must begin at least 365 days before transitioning out of the service. Pre-Separation counseling provides essential information about the benefits, entitlements, and resources available to service members transitioning out of the military. Caregivers and spouses and the service member are strongly encouraged to attend this counseling session.
- STEP 3-TRANSITION READINESS SEMINAR WITHIN 14-12 MONTHS OF EASTransition Assistance Program (TAP) online course. Using TAP online courses to complete mandatory requirements will only be accepted with advance approval and instruction from transition readiness staff. Please get in touch with McArthur Wright (760) 830-4033; McArthur.Wright@usmc.mil - (Assistant Career Resource Manager) or Chris Ward (760) 830-4029; Christopher.L.Ward@usmc.mil - (Career Resource Manager).
- STEP 4-CAPSTONE REVIEW WITH TRS ADVISOR (REQUIRED DOCUMENTS)Capstone is the culmination of the transition process and occurs NLT 90 days preceding anticipated separation, retirement, demobilization, or deactivation. Using the DD Form 2958, the CO (or designee), as scheduled by their UTC, personally interviews each separating Marine to determine if the Marine has met CRS, has a viable plan to transition from military to civilian life, and has been provided a warm handover to connect with external agencies that offer additional assistance.
Transitioning Marines will attend the TRS and complete the required documentation throughout the M4LC. Installation P&PD staff will review Career Readiness Standards (CRS); CO (or designee) will verify whether Marines have met or not met CRS as defined in MCO 1700.31 prior to Capstone.
In the case of eligible AD Marines with an unanticipated separation of less than 90 days or fewer before discharge or release from AD, Capstone will be completed NLT the date of separation as reflected on the DD Form 214.
The P&PD staff shall review the Marine’s DD Form 2958 before signing Capstone
1. Individual Transition Plan
2. Gap Analysis (Military Occupational Crosswalk)
3. Budget/Financial Planning Worksheet
4. Resume, Resume Executive, or Resume Combination - STEP 5-COMMANDERS VERIFICATION (CAPSTONE INTERVIEW)Once your capstone review is completed with your P&PD advisor, then you will need to schedule your commander’s verification (capstone interview) with your company commander. NOTE *This needs to be done at least three months out from your EAS*
- INSTRUCTIONS ON TRACKING YOUR EFORMFollow this step-by-step guide to track the progress and/or download your eForm.
- FINAL STEP OUTBOUND INTERVIEW EFORM UPLOADThe final step is to go back to the https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/ website and save an electronic copy (PDF) of the finalized DD2648 form. Deliver or email a copy to your respective UTC to run Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) TA/TZ codes, and one copy will need to be uploaded to your MOL Outbound Interview for when you start your checkout process.
TRANSITION STAFF CONTACT INFO
Chris Ward – christopher.l.ward@usmc.mil - (Career Resource Manager) 760-830-4029
McArthur Wright – mcarthur.wright@usmc.mil - (Assistant Career Resource Manager) 760-830-4033
Mary Rachel Miller – mary.miller@usmc.mil - (Personal & Professional Development Advisor) 760-830-5965
Benjamin Goulet – benjamin.goulet@usmc.mil - (Personal & Professional Development Advisor) 760-830-6267
Stewart West – stewart.west@usmc.mil - (Personal & Professional Development Advisor) 760-830-6976
Katherine Roberts – katherine.roberts@usmc.mil - (Personal & Professional Development Advisor) 760-830-6078
Anita Angle – anita.angle@usmc.mil - (Personal & Professional Development Advisor Admin) 760-830-7225 / 5995
Gillian Luera – Gillian.Luera@usmc.mil - (Family Member Employment Assistance Program) 760-830-4030
Cathryn Schoomaker – Cathryn.schoomaker@usmc.mil - (Personal & Professional Development Technician) 760-830-4052
Berek Krehmeier - Berek.krehmeier@usmc.mil - (Skillbridge Coordinator) 760-830-4031
Resumes by MOS, Civilian Resumes, Resume Executive, or Resume Combination
- Resumes by MOSDownload pre-made resumes, organized by MOS code.
- Civilian ResumesDownload pre-made resumes that include civilian job duties.
Important Transition Websites
- VA Separations Health Assessment Form Part AIf filing through a Benefits Delivery at Discharge or Integrated Disability Evaluation System, you must complete the Separation Health Assessment DBQ - Part A.
- VA Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)DBQs help collect necessary medical information to process your disability claims. You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers. This information helps to support your claims for disability benefits. Please have your health care provider fill out and submit the appropriate forms for your claimed conditions.
- Disability Manual (38 CFR Book C, Chapter 4)The "38 CFR Book C" refers to Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part C, which contains the "Schedule for Rating Disabilities." This schedule is used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the United States to determine the level of disability compensation for veterans based on the severity of their service-connected disabilities.
The Schedule for Rating Disabilities outlines specific criteria for evaluating different disabilities and assigns a percentage of disability to each condition. The assigned percentage corresponds to the level of compensation the veteran is entitled to receive. The higher the disability rating, the higher the monetary compensation the veteran will receive.
The schedule covers a wide range of medical conditions, including physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and other illnesses or injuries related to military service. The disability ratings are usually determined by VA medical examiners based on medical evidence and documentation provided by the veteran.
ADDITIONAL TRANSITION RESOURCES
- VA Benefits 101An introductory program that educates veterans and their families about the various benefits and services available through the VA.
- VA Education Benefits for Spouses and Dependent ChildrenProvides educational assistance to the spouses and children of veterans, helping them pursue their academic goals.
- Disability CompensationOffers financial support to veterans who have service-related disabilities or injuries that impact their daily lives.
- VA Home Loan Guaranty ProgramAssists veterans in obtaining home loans with favorable terms and conditions, making homeownership more accessible.
- VA Life Insurance BenefitsOffers life insurance coverage options for veterans and their families to ensure financial security.
- Mental Health for FamiliesProvides mental health resources and support for the families of veterans, recognizing the impact of service-related experiences on their well-being.
- Social and Emotional Health ResourcesOffers resources to help veterans and their families maintain healthy social and emotional well-being.
- Community Integration ResourcesProvides resources and support to help veterans transition back into civilian life and integrate into their communities.
- Survivor and Casualty Assistance ResourcesProvides support and assistance to the families of deceased veterans, helping them navigate benefits and resources during difficult times.
SkillsBridge
- SkillsBridge intake sheetUsed for service members to take to their command and begin the PTAD process.
Info for Veterans on Starting a Business
- Veteran Guide to Starting a BusinessStarting a business as a self-employed veteran can be difficult. In this article, we provide a complete guide to starting a business as well as resources you might need during the process.
- National Veteran Business Development CouncilThe National Veteran Business Development Council is the leading Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. The purpose is to provide a credible and reliable certifying authority for all size businesses ensuring that valid documentation exists of a Veterans status, ownership and operational control.
- SBA Office of Veterans Business DevelopmentThe Office of Veterans Business Development’s (OVBD) mission is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the veterans business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and is as an Ombudsman for veteran entrepreneurs. OVBD has a number of programs and services to assist aspiring and existing veteran entrepreneurs such as training, counseling and mentorship, and oversight of Federal procurement programs for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
Ultimate Military Discount Guide
- Ultimate Military Discount GuideFrom the website: Many utility companies provide discounts for active military and veterans. If you’re moving, it can be helpful to look into state-specific discounts.
However, there’s a good chance you’ll want to see all the discounts you’re eligible for, not just from the utility companies. In true Allconnect® fashion, we collected the latest information to present you with all of your options. Explore the page to see available 2019 Military discounts.
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.To see a list of available resources, please visit: https://nrd.gov/misc/resourceCategories
