The Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) assists individuals with researching and reaching their career goals. We provide employment skills training to prepare you for a job search - resume writing, interview skills, local job market information, and so much more!
Open to all DoD ID card holders, including DoD civilians and their family members.
Employment information here at the M&FRC:
10 Steps to a Federal Job
Resume Writing (Civilian & Federal)
Interviewing Techniques
And more!
IMPORTANT NOTE: One-on-one resume review appointments can be made by calling (402) 309-1588.
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides eligible military spouses with up to $4,000 in financial assistance for licenses, certifications, national tests, or associate degrees to pursue an occupation or career field.
The Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide and offers comprehensive resources and tools for all stages of your career progression.
*** Members who utilize State Tuition Assistance will agree to serve in the Nebraska National Guard for 3 years after the completion of the course for which assistance was received. ***
STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROCESS
1. Nebraska National Guard members may apply for State Tuition Assistance within 60 days prior to course start date, but no later than 5 business days prior to course start date.
2. In order to be considered for the State Tuition Assistance application approval process, the online tuition assistance application MUST be received by the State Tuition Office no later than the specified approval dates for which tuition assistance is requested.
3. After submitting your online State Tuition Assistance application, you wiII receive a confirmation email verifying your application has been submitted and received by the State Tuition Office. SAVE THIS EMAIL FOR YOUR RECORDS!
4. TAG tuition approval authority MAY approve a one-time exception to policy for missed deadlines of any timetable/suspense date. This will be done to accommodate unforeseen emergencies which will result in late action. Note: Late applications will NOT be considered once the term has started. This policy will be strictly enforced and no additional exceptions will be granted.
5. After online applications have been processed, student will receive notification by email of approval or disapproval from the State Tuition Office.
6. All Nebraska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who are approved for tuition assistance will provide the State Tuition Office with an accurate list of classes. This information can be emailed to the State Tuition Office (ng.ne.nearng.mbx.state-tuition@army.mil) at any time after student has received his/her email approval BUT no later than 10 days following the start of the term/semester/session. Failure to provide this information will result in the loss of approval of the requested tuition assistance and the student will be required to pay for charged tuition costs.
7. In no case will tuition assistance be paid by the Nebraska Military Department for more hours than were originally approved for the term.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
I certify that I understand and will abide by the Laws and Regulations pertaining to the Nebraska National Guard Tuition Assistance Program contained in R.R.S 85-505 through 85-508 and NEARNG Reg 621-10 and NEANG Reg 213-10. I also authorize the school to release academic information to the Nebraska Military Department as it applies to me. (NOTE: Click here to read the regulation)
By clicking here to Apply for State Tuition Assistance (to apply for classes), you are acknowledging you have read and understand NEARNG Reg 621-10 and NEANG Reg 213-10, and consent to be bound by and are becoming a party to this agreement.
Username: the initials of your full name (3 initials) + last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
Password: goguard
https://ne.ng.mil/Resources/Education-Incentives/State-Tuition-Assistance-Information/
Military spouses may be eligible to apply using a non-competitive process designed to help them get a job in the federal government.
https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
If your career requires a professional license or certification, your service branch can help reimburse costs that come up when you PCS. The military services continue to support military spouse employment by offering up to $1,000 in licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or military moves within the United States or OCONUS to stateside.
https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/article/licensure-reimbursement-pcs-moves
3-5 Pages in length, written in paragraph format. Federal resumes are completely different from civilian resumes! This sample page is just the beginning! Make an appointment at M&FRC for more info!
1-2 pages max. Written in bullet format. This is just one example of a way to create your civilian resume.
USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS helps the right people find the right jobs.
The Federal government is committed to helping those who have served in the Armed Forces find rewarding Federal careers. Explore this page to learn more about the Federal hiring process and the career resources and opportunities available to veterans, transitioning service members, and military family members.
This site is a public service by the 155th ARW, Military & Family Readiness Center. The presence of commercial and external hyperlinks doesn't constitute endorsement by the M&FRC, 155th ARW, AMC, the USAF, or the Department of Defense (DoD), of the external web site, or the information, products or services contained therein. Eligibility Statement: DoD Personnel & families - including military members, all Service & Guard, Reserve, military retirees, DoD civilians, NAF personnel & immediate family members. Other uniformed services include US Coast Guard, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, uniformed State Department personnel, Public Health Service personnel & members of units assigned or attached to a US installation.