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Mandatory briefing required for all service members planning to separate or retire from the military. Appointments may be scheduled up to 36 months prior to retirement or separation date. Prerequisite: Initial Counseling TAP WORKSHOP July 20-22; Aug 17-19; Sept 21-23 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This mandatory 3-day workshop is for all service members separating or retiring from the service. TAP is facilitated by the Department of Labor, Veterans Administration, and M&FRC. *Prerequisite: Pre-Separation Counseling. VA BENEFITS & SERVICES July 31; Aug 28; Sept 25 • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the same briefing given on Day 2 of TAP. Take advantage of another opportunity to hear about VA programs and services, disability compensation, and GI Bill benefits. Currently offered by JKO. Please call for details DOL EMPLOYMENT TRACK July 16-17 ; Sept 24-25 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This 2-day track covering best practices for career development, vital skills such as how to build an effective resume, interviewing skills, and emerging technology to assist with networking and job searching. DOL VOCATIONAL TRACK July 23-24 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This 2-day track provides guidance for pursing career technical training. Discuss diff vocational fields, identify skills needed to develop an action plan and review accredited training institutions and credentialing programs. MANAGING YOUR EDUCATION July 15-16; Aug 19-20; Sept 16-17 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This 2-day optional track shows participants how to advance their education, take advantage of the benefits earned, and financial assistance. Contact the Education Office at 210-652-5964/5965 to register. BOOTS TO BUSINESS July 7-8 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Small Business Administration offers a 2-day workshop that includes steps for evaluating business concepts, foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan, resources to access startup capital and additional technical assistance. Military spouses are welcome. Registration required at https://sbavets.force.com/s/ BASIC RESUME WRITING July 21; Sept 15 • 9:30-11 a.m. Don’t get frustrated over writing a resume. Learn techniques that help with preparing a non-federal style resume. USAJOBS NAVIGATION & FEDERAL RESUME WRITING July 30; Aug 27; Sept 24 • 9-11 a.m. Learn how to create a federal resume and navigate the USAJOBS website. 10 STEPS TO FEDERAL RESUME WRITING FOR SPOUSES Aug 21 • 10 a.m. to Noon Spouses searching for a government job learn a 10-step approach to an effective resume and tips to apply through USAJOBS. SALARY NEGOTIATION Sept 11 • 9-10:30 a.m. Learn about individual market value, skill sets, interviewing tactics, what to do once an offer is received, and participate in mock negotiation scenarios. INTERVIEWING SKILLS Sept 18 • 9-10:30 a.m. Are you prepared for an upcoming job interview? Review different types of interviews, how to research potential employers, wardrobe attire, and participate in a mock interview. CASUALTY ASSISTANCE The Casualty Assistance Representatives provide dignified and humane casualty notification; efficient, thorough reporting and compassionate follow-up assistance to the next-of-kin of fallen Active-Duty AF members. Additional services include assistance with processing Family and Traumatic SGLI claims, Emergency Family Member Travel and the Survivor Benefit Plan. JBSA-RANDOLPH MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER TRANSITION & RELOCATION NEWLY ASSIGNED COMMANDER, COMMAND CHIEF & FIRST SERGEANT BRIEFING July 7; Aug 4; Sept 1 • 8 a.m. to Noon Commanders, Command Chiefs and First Sergeants; this event will provide mandatory briefing, satisfy AFI requirements, while introducing you to key personnel from Military & Family Readiness, Equal Opportunity, Family Advocacy, HIPAA, Sexual Assualt Prevention and Response, and Legal. NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION July 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sept 14, 28 8 a.m. to Noon Mandatory in-processing for all newly assigned JBSA-Randolph personnel. Spouses are welcome to attend. Contact your CSS to register. EFMP ORIENTATION July 13 27; Aug 10, 24; Sept 14, 28 Noon to 1:30 p.m. This briefing is geared toward new Exceptional Family Members and for those wanting more information. All are welcome. SMOOTH MOVE RELOCATION Service Members E1-E4 who are PCS’ing for the first time and all ranks PCS’ing OCONUS are required to attend this briefing. Virtual MPF out-processing tasks can be cleared after completion. Family members are encouraged to attend.Call (210) 652-5321 to schedule an appointment INITIAL COUNSELING (IC) Service members take a self-assessment to identify their post-transition goals and establish a plan. Those separating or retiring from active-duty must complete this mandatory one-on-one counseling no later than 365 days before their anticipated date of separation or retirement. Call to schedule an appointment. PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING July 15, 29; Aug 5, 12, 26; Sept 9, 16, 30 Noon to 3 p.m. *Dates and times are subject to change; call to verify. Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Federal Holidays & AETC Family Days Closed 1st & 3rd Thursday, 2-4 p.m. for in-service training July • August • September MODIFIED SERVICES AND OPERATIONAL STATUS JBSA-Randolph M&FRC continues to provide support by phone, email, and virtual classes. As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and the situation continues to change, adjustments to our operational status will also change. Before planning a visit, call to confirm operational status. When leaving a message, include your name, phone number and details about the service you’re requesting. All registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes or cancellations. UPCOMING EVENTS 2020
Transcript of JBSA-RANDOLPHFRC... · 557-2016 to schedule an appointment. OFFICER FIRST DUTY STATION MANDATORY...
Mandatory briefing required for all service members planning to separate or retire from the military. Appointments may be scheduled up to 36 months prior to retirement or separation date. Prerequisite: Initial Counseling
TAP WORKSHOPJuly 20-22; Aug 17-19; Sept 21-238 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This mandatory 3-day workshop is for all service members separating or retiring from the service. TAP is facilitated by the Department of Labor, Veterans Administration, and M&FRC. *Prerequisite: Pre-Separation Counseling.
VA BENEFITS & SERVICES July 31; Aug 28; Sept 25 • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.This is the same briefing given on Day 2 of TAP. Take advantage of another opportunity to hear about VA programs and services, disability compensation, and GI Bill benefits. Currently offered by JKO. Please call for details
DOL EMPLOYMENT TRACKJuly 16-17 ; Sept 24-25 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This 2-day track covering best practices for career development, vital skills such as how to build an effective resume, interviewing skills, and emerging technology to assist with networking and job searching.
DOL VOCATIONAL TRACKJuly 23-24 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This 2-day track provides guidance for pursing career technical training. Discuss diff vocational fields, identify skills needed to develop an action plan and review accredited training institutions and credentialing programs.
MANAGING YOUR EDUCATIONJuly 15-16; Aug 19-20; Sept 16-17 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This 2-day optional track shows participants how to advance their education, take advantage of the benefits earned, and financial assistance. Contact the Education Office at 210-652-5964/5965 to register.
BOOTS TO BUSINESSJuly 7-8 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Small Business Administration offers a 2-day workshop that includes steps for evaluating business concepts, foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan, resources to access startup capital and additional technical assistance. Military spouses are welcome. Registration required at https://sbavets.force.com/s/
BASIC RESUME WRITINGJuly 21; Sept 15 • 9:30-11 a.m.Don’t get frustrated over writing a resume. Learn techniques that help with preparing a non-federal style resume.
USAJOBS NAVIGATION & FEDERAL RESUME WRITINGJuly 30; Aug 27; Sept 24 • 9-11 a.m.Learn how to create a federal resume and navigate the USAJOBS website.
10 STEPS TO FEDERAL RESUME WRITING FOR SPOUSESAug 21 • 10 a.m. to NoonSpouses searching for a government job learn a 10-step approach to an effective resume and tips to apply through USAJOBS.
SALARY NEGOTIATION Sept 11 • 9-10:30 a.m. Learn about individual market value, skill sets, interviewing tactics, what to do once an offer is received, and participate in mock negotiation scenarios.
INTERVIEWING SKILLS Sept 18 • 9-10:30 a.m.Are you prepared for an upcoming job interview? Review different types of interviews, how to research potential employers, wardrobe attire, and participate in a mock interview.
CASUALTY ASSISTANCEThe Casualty Assistance Representatives provide dignified and humane casualty notification; efficient, thorough reporting and compassionate follow-up assistance to the next-of-kin of fallen Active-Duty AF members. Additional services include assistance with processing Family and Traumatic SGLI claims, Emergency Family Member Travel and the Survivor Benefit Plan.
JBSA-RANDOLPHMILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
TRANSITION & RELOCATION
NEWLY ASSIGNED COMMANDER, COMMAND CHIEF & FIRST SERGEANT BRIEFINGJuly 7; Aug 4; Sept 1 • 8 a.m. to NoonCommanders, Command Chiefs and First Sergeants; this event will provide mandatory briefing, satisfy AFI requirements, while introducing you to key personnel from Military & Family Readiness, Equal Opportunity, Family Advocacy, HIPAA, Sexual Assualt Prevention and Response, and Legal.
NEWCOMERS ORIENTATIONJuly 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sept 14, 28 8 a.m. to NoonMandatory in-processing for all newly assigned JBSA-Randolph personnel. Spouses are welcome to attend. Contact your CSS to register.
EFMP ORIENTATIONJuly 13 27; Aug 10, 24; Sept 14, 28 Noon to 1:30 p.m.This briefing is geared toward new Exceptional Family Members and for those wanting more information. All are welcome.
SMOOTH MOVE RELOCATIONService Members E1-E4 who are PCS’ing for the first time and all ranks PCS’ing OCONUS are required to attend this briefing. Virtual MPF out-processing tasks can be cleared after completion. Family members are encouraged to attend.Call (210) 652-5321 to schedule an appointment
INITIAL COUNSELING (IC) Service members take a self-assessment to identify their post-transition goals and establish a plan. Those separating or retiring from active-duty must complete this mandatory one-on-one counseling no later than 365 days before their anticipated date of separation or retirement. Call to schedule an appointment.
PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELINGJuly 15, 29; Aug 5, 12, 26; Sept 9, 16, 30 Noon to 3 p.m.
*Dates and times are subject to change; call to verify.
Hours of Operation:Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Federal Holidays & AETC Family Days Closed 1st & 3rd Thursday, 2-4 p.m. for in-service training
July • August • September
MODIFIED SERVICES AND OPERATIONAL STATUSJBSA-Randolph M&FRC continues to provide support by phone, email, and virtual classes.
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and the situation continues to change, adjustments to our operational status will also change. Before planning a visit, call to confirm operational status. When leaving a message, include your name, phone number and details about the service you’re requesting. All registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes or cancellations.
UPCOMING EVENTS 2020
DEVELOPING A SPENDING PLANJuly 14 • 9-10:30 a.m.Receive tips to create personalized spending categories and measurable guidelines to assist in determining your financial goals and priorities.
HOME SWEET HOME: HOME-BUYING STRATEGIESJuly 23 • 10- 11:30 a.m.Learn strategies for home buying and resolving mortgage issues. Topics such as buying vs. renting, the home buying process, choosing a realtor, the closing process, and advice on how to resolve mortgage payment issues. Also includes a list of home buying information resources.
TAKE CONTROL: MANAGING CREDIT & DEBTSept 3 • 8:30-10 a.m. Learn how to get your free credit report and how to read it. Learn how to build your credit and manage debt so that you can achieve your financial goals.
WISE INVESTMENT STRATEGYSept 8 • 10-11:30 a.m.This class discusses basic investment tools and strategies to make your money work for you. M&FRC partnered with Broadway Bank to provide you with the information you need to reach your financial goals.
FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMFVAP provides information to service members, their families, and overseas citizens. Services include assistance with voter registration, absentee voting, how to fill out forms, and more. For details, email [email protected].
UNIT VOTING ASSISTANCE OFFICER (UVAO)TRAINING July 30 • 9-10:30 a.m.Appointed Unit Voting Assistance Officers learn about their role and responsibilities for assisting eligible voters. Please call to arrange virtual training if needed.
If you’re active duty and living away from your voting residence, you can vote absentee.Register & Submit the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) by August 1 for the General Election. Ballots should arrive by early October. For more information, visit www.FVAP.gov.
BUNDLES FOR BABIESJuly 31 • 9-11 a.m.The Air Force Aid Society in partnership with M&FRC provides information on budgeting for a baby, dental and pediatric clinic, New Parent Support Program, and more. This class is open to active duty service members and spouses who are expecting a baby.
MILITARY SPOUSE INFO SESSION (2-PART)Sept 16, 23 • 10:30-11:15 a.m.Virtual infomational session to introduce military spouses to a variety of different topics to include acronyms, protocol, finance resiliency and a host of different resources. Please call for more details.
KEY SPOUSE INITIAL TRAININGSept 22 • 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Key Spouse Program is an Air Force Readiness Program for service members and their families as a quality of life initiative. Mandatory for all newly appointed Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors.
KEY SPOUSE CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAININGJuly 21 • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Key Spouses are required to attend quarterly continuing education training; various topics are discussed.
KEY SPOUSE REFRESHER TRAININGJuly 21 • 9-10 a.m.Key Spouses and Key Spouse mentors who have completed the mandatory initial training from a previous location attend the refresher course to review local program and resources.
KEY SPOUSE MENTOR TRAININGSept 23 • 9-10 a.m.Review the roles, expectations, and responsibilities of a Key Spouse Mentor, and learn about mentoring opportunities.
FINANCIAL CLASSES
PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELINGCounselors are available to help you and your family to manage finances, resolve financial problems, and reach financial goals. Call (210) 652-5321 or 557-2016 to schedule an appointment.
OFFICER FIRST DUTY STATION MANDATORY FINANCIAL TRAININGAug 25 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.Mandatory for 2LT, 1LT and CAPT, assigned to their first duty station. Explore finances to include pay, entitlements, insurance, credit management, Thrift Savings Plan, and more.
SOCIAL SECURITY & YOUAug 4 • 10 a.m. to NoonLearn about changes to social security benefits and how it can affect your retirement.
THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN Aug 11 • 1:30-3 p.m.Review the different aspects of TSP including contribution limits, matching contributions, tax-deferred investments, options to consider after separating from the military or federal service, and more.
SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BRIEFING (SBP)The Survivor Benefit Plan briefing is required by law for all retiring service members and their spouses NLT 120 days prior to the approved retirement date. Counselors will begin making contact 180 days prior to approved retirement date to schedule service members for this briefing. Call (210) 652-2104/3633/5321 for questions or to make an appointment.
SPONSORSHIP TRAINING All sponsors must complete the eSAT, https://myhub.militaryonesource.mil to satisfy AFI requirements. Visit Plan My Move at https://planmymove.militaryonesource.mil and Military Installations at https://installations.militaryonesource.mil for more tips. Once complete visit the M&FRC for additional resources.
LOAN LOCKERCall to schedule an appointmentRecently PCS? If you’re in need of items until your household goods arrive, check them out from the Loan Locker. We have basic items that can be borrowed. Please bring a copy of your orders.
MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS MFLCs are licensed professionals who provide confidential situational, problem-solving counseling. No written records are kept, and it is free to active-duty military and their family members. Call (210) 744-4829 or 996-4037 to schedule an appointment. For child and youth behavioral, call 627-0338/0525.Telehealth appointments are available during COVID.
READINESS, RESILIENCY & FAMILY PROGRAMS
PRE-DEPLOYMENTJuly 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Sept 8, 22 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Required for all service members and civilians who are getting ready to deploy. This briefing addresses life topics that we all have to deal with, inside and outside the military.
DEPLOYMENT REINTEGRATIONTuesdays • 8-9 a.m.Military members and civilians returning from a deployment are required to attend this briefing. Review reintegration into work and home life as well as resources to help with associated stressors. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
EFMP INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGSJuly 23 • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Special Education / Individual Education Plan: This class provides critical information for parents needing information when dealing with teachers and the education system.Sept 24 • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EFMP Informational Briefing: Legal.This class provides information on some important legal aspects of having an Exceptional Family Member to include SSI, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and guardianship.
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