Career Focus/Spouse Employment

Career Focus / Spouse Employment

The Military & Family Readiness Center supports customers in achieving short- and long-term
employment, education and training, and career goals through employment skills counseling, resources for self-employment, small business and entrepreneurial efforts. We offer labor market information, employment trend tracking, skills development workshops, job referrals, networks to local employers, and on- and off-base resources.

Current programs help with developing a career plan, establishing community network contacts and utilizing employment listings. Classes are open to family members and civilian employees.

Basic Resume Writing

Learn the basic fundamentals of writing a resume, featuring the popular styles and various components of each. Call 719-333-3444 for information/registration.

Visit these websites for additional employment resources:

usajobs.gov
exchange.com
opm.gov
careerbliss.com
clearedconnections.com
ppwfc.org (Pikes Peak Work Force Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, 80907, 719-667-3700
indeed.com – or – simplyhired.com
connectingcolorado.com
coloradoworkforce.com
springsjobs.com
coloradospringshelpwanted.com
coloradospringsgov.com (City of Colorado Springs)
csu.org (Colorado Springs Utilities)
elpasoco.com (El Paso County)
agency.governmentjobs.com (State of Colorado)
coloradospringsmscc.com
ziprecruiter.com

In Colorado, Military Spouses are entitled to file for Unemployment Insurance (UI) as a result of leaving employment due to PCS orders. File a claim at colorado.gov/cdle/ui and click on File for Unemployment. Call PPWC 719-667-3790 for assistance.